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Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Report date Oct 20, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 20, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 11:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA (AMS_1946)
Oct 20Sale shown
375Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago, Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 lower, Slaughter bulls steady to 3.00 higher, Replacement cows mostly steady, Feeder steers mostly steady, Feeder heifers unevenly steady, Feeder bulls steady to 4.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,435–2,050 | 1,648 | 3 | $165.00–172.00 | $169.93 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,915–2,065 | 1,990 | 2 | $180.00–187.00 | $183.63 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,830 | 1,830 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 870–1,635 | 1,285 | 8 | $134.00–141.00 | $136.12 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,165–1,220 | 1,188 | 3 | $144.00–149.00 | $146.47 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,130–1,505 | 1,373 | 3 | $130.00–132.00 | $130.72 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,425–1,840 | 1,674 | 4 | $130.00–135.00 | $132.68 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,510 | 1,510 | 1 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 925 | 925 | 1 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,275 | 1,086 | 4 | $114.00–120.00 | $118.41 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,050–1,175 | 1,117 | 3 | $123.50–130.00 | $127.72 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,000–1,320 | 1,127 | 3 | $103.00–110.00 | $106.03 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,300 | 1,300 | 2 | $3,685 | $3,685 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,425 | 1,425 | 2 | $4,425 | $4,425 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,300 | 1,300 | 2 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,145–1,615 | 1,380 | 4 | $2,800–3,350 | $3,121.83 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 930 | 930 | 2 | $1,725 | $1,725 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 680 | 680 | 2 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 830 | 830 | 2 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 685 | 685 | 1 | $1,625 | $1,625 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 900–1,580 | 1,134 | 7 | $2,300–2,990 | $2,511.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,480–1,725 | 1,603 | 2 | $2,825–2,900 | $2,865.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 970 | 970 | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 985–1,375 | 1,168 | 7 | $1,400–2,050 | $1,687.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 810 | 810 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 562 | 3 | $300.00–312.00 | $306.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 6 | $300.00–310.00 | $308.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $278.00–282.00 | $279.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $352.00–354.00 | $352.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 10 | $336.00–348.00 | $341.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 6 | $330.00–348.00 | $335.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 534 | 12 | $318.00–324.00 | $318.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 4 | $280.00–294.00 | $288.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 688 | 2 | $282.00–287.00 | $284.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 260 | 2 | $350.00–362.50 | $356.13 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 5 | $332.00–344.00 | $339.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $310.00–320.00 | $316.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 523 | 6 | $305.00–314.00 | $309.61 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $257.50–258.00 | $257.75 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 3 | $417.50–430.00 | $423.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $400.00–415.00 | $406.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 6 | $382.00–392.00 | $387.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 582 | 5 | $338.00–347.00 | $343.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 3 | $284.00–290.00 | $287.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 763 | 5 | $276.00–294.00 | $281.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $412.50–417.50 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $380.00–390.00 | $383.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 8 | $380.00–395.00 | $387.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $365.00–374.00 | $369.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 6 | $320.00–340.00 | $331.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 7 | $304.00–326.00 | $312.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 5 | $300.00–316.00 | $308.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 6 | $287.50–302.50 | $292.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $270.00–276.00 | $273.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 3 | $260.00–270.00 | $265.35 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $344.00–370.00 | $361.28 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 481 | 6 | $322.00–355.00 | $332.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 6 | $290.00–310.00 | $301.75 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 583 | 4 | $278.00–294.00 | $285.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 624 | 7 | $272.00–294.00 | $284.31 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 538 | 4 | $310.00–330.00 | $318.09 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $306.00 | $306.00 |
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- Listed as
- Calhoun Stockyard
- Sale day
- Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. sheep and goats; 12:30 p.m. cattle
- Phone
- (706) 629-1900
- Address
- Hwy. 53, 2270 Rome Road SW, Calhoun
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From Georgia Department of Agriculture - Livestock Sales and Events Calendar, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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