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Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Report date Oct 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 28, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 7:04 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Franklin County Livestock - Carnesville, GA (AMS_1935)
Compared to one week ago, slaughter cows and bulls mostly steady, feeder steers sharply higher, feeder bulls unevenly steady, feeder heifers 3.00 to 5.00 lower, all replacements mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $580.00–600.00 | $589.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 306 | 10 | $530.00–580.00 | $554.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 409 | 9 | $465.00–485.00 | $474.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 453 | 6 | $425.00–455.00 | $434.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 12 | $380.00–410.00 | $394.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 8 | $355.00–370.00 | $363.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 4 | $330.00–342.50 | $338.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $320.00–329.00 | $324.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 719 | 6 | $295.00–320.00 | $304.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 232 | 3 | $460.00–510.00 | $489.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 258 | 5 | $460.00–575.00 | $539.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 7 | $380.00–480.00 | $434.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 23 | $385.00–470.00 | $424.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 437 | 9 | $375.00–460.00 | $416.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 17 | $352.50–425.00 | $409.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 512 | 24 | $310.00–390.00 | $359.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 27 | $280.00–350.00 | $322.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 622 | 17 | $260.00–335.00 | $293.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 666 | 12 | $250.00–310.00 | $273.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 6 | $250.00–285.00 | $269.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 773 | 4 | $245.00–250.00 | $247.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 278 | 4 | $320.00–405.00 | $368.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $230.00–255.00 | $242.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $250.00–365.00 | $326.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 427 | 7 | $270.00–320.00 | $295.15 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 488 | 4 | $270.00–300.00 | $292.62 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 7 | $250.00–280.00 | $261.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 2 | $480.00–490.00 | $485.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $395.00–420.00 | $409.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 5 | $375.00–390.00 | $379.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 7 | $345.00–355.00 | $348.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 10 | $327.50–335.00 | $330.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 607 | 3 | $305.00–320.00 | $313.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 763 | 3 | $285.00–287.50 | $285.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 223 | 5 | $460.00–520.00 | $496.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $410.00–480.00 | $454.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $420.00–440.00 | $429.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 371 | 15 | $350.00–410.00 | $373.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 16 | $350.00–390.00 | $372.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 12 | $330.00–355.00 | $342.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 16 | $320.00–340.00 | $332.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 18 | $290.00–325.00 | $317.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 8 | $250.00–282.50 | $275.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 656 | 7 | $260.00–290.00 | $279.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 714 | 6 | $250.00–282.50 | $263.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 2 | $260.00–275.00 | $267.55 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 213 | 3 | $380.00–400.00 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 267 | 7 | $300.00–390.00 | $350.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 332 | 3 | $290.00–300.00 | $296.63 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 6 | $300.00–330.00 | $315.35 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 4 | $460.00–485.00 | $474.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 8 | $355.00–365.00 | $361.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 5 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 8 | $317.50–334.00 | $323.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 772 | 3 | $292.50–300.00 | $297.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $480.00–490.00 | $484.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 4 | $420.00–490.00 | $447.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $420.00–435.00 | $427.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 8 | $370.00–415.00 | $394.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 5 | $340.00–370.00 | $354.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 14 | $300.00–350.00 | $325.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 10 | $320.00–335.00 | $330.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $400.00–420.00 | $410.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $375.00–410.00 | $392.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 523 | 3 | $340.00–355.00 | $346.75 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,010 | 1,010 | 2 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 895–1,100 | 1,022 | 10 | $3,500–4,850 | $4,192.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 835–1,745 | 1,250 | 14 | $2,950–4,600 | $3,574.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,165–1,345 | 1,255 | 4 | $2,800–2,850 | $2,823.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 850 | 850 | 2 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,225 | 1,225 | 2 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,140–1,645 | 1,393 | 2 | $2,325–2,350 | $2,339.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100–1,255 | 1,180 | 5 | $2,600–2,750 | $2,686.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,225–1,625 | 1,428 | 4 | $2,800–3,450 | $3,175.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 845–1,320 | 1,083 | 4 | $2,075–2,525 | $2,345.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 905–1,365 | 1,156 | 14 | $2,200–2,700 | $2,499.25 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 725 | 725 | 1 | $1,525 | $1,525 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 675–715 | 690 | 3 | $1,400–1,725 | $1,586.17 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,005–1,300 | 1,194 | 40 | $129.00–145.00 | $138.75 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,055–1,350 | 1,218 | 15 | $133.00–150.00 | $141.95 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,210–1,355 | 1,284 | 4 | $130.00–133.00 | $131.24 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,480–1,620 | 1,571 | 10 | $135.00–144.00 | $138.83 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,520–1,625 | 1,555 | 3 | $145.00–147.00 | $145.70 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,040 | 1,040 | 2 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,155 | 1,155 | 1 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,010–2,140 | 1,424 | 14 | $160.00–172.50 | $165.99 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,450–2,060 | 1,770 | 3 | $175.00–185.00 | $178.39 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,420–1,790 | 1,648 | 4 | $152.00–157.00 | $154.14 |
History
Franklin County Livestock price history
Every USDA report for this barn is kept here. Pick a date for that sale's full report.
Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 550–600 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 450–500 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 500–550 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | $330.25 | $379.96 | $425.00 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $324.91 | $375.82 | $383.33 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $330.70 | $352.14 | $402.48 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $316.00 | not reported | $403.87 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $326.20 | $374.39 | $400.79 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $331.80 | $382.12 | $404.94 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $320.97 | $366.67 | $379.43 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $329.91 | $365.82 | $366.24 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $299.95 | $332.08 | $350.00 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $320.00 | $345.00 | not reported |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $323.57 | $370.00 | $382.42 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $346.28 | $377.07 | $409.73 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $340.00 | $371.34 | $400.00 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | $320.00 | $335.00 | $379.17 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $344.69 | $373.08 | $405.00 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $378.44 | $406.25 | $420.00 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,014 | 108 |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,049 | 107 |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Cattle sale | 968 | 114 |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,225 | 109 |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,541 | 112 |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Cattle sale | 856 | 111 |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 825 | 94 |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 849 | 96 |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Cattle sale | 654 | 91 |
| Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | Cattle sale | 588 | 86 |
| Tue, Aug 18, 2026 | Cattle sale | 403 | 84 |
| Tue, Aug 11, 2026 | Cattle sale | 817 | 112 |
| Tue, Aug 4, 2026 | Cattle sale | 668 | 95 |
| Tue, Jul 28, 2026 | Cattle sale | 713 | 103 |
| Tue, Jul 21, 2026 | Cattle sale | 769 | 101 |
| Tue, Jul 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 849 | 112 |
| Tue, Jul 7, 2026 | Cattle sale | 818 | 112 |
| Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | Cattle sale | 869 | 102 |
| Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | Cattle sale | 809 | 97 |
| Tue, Jun 9, 2026 | Cattle sale | 868 | 108 |
| Tue, Jun 2, 2026 | Cattle sale | 847 | 105 |
| Tue, May 26, 2026 | Cattle sale | 835 | 106 |
| Tue, May 19, 2026 | Cattle sale | 754 | 110 |
| Tue, May 12, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,002 | 94 |
| Tue, May 5, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,188 | 109 |
| Tue, Apr 28, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,239 | 104 |
| Tue, Apr 21, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,256 | 108 |
| Tue, Apr 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 879 | 103 |
| Tue, Apr 7, 2026 | Cattle sale | 979 | 103 |
| Tue, Mar 31, 2026 | Cattle sale | 897 | 105 |
The barn
About Franklin County Livestock
- Listed as
- Franklin County Livestock Sales
- Sale day
- Tuesday, noon
- Phone
- (706) 384-2975, (706) 384-2105
- Address
- 6461 Stone Bridge Road, Carnesville
- Directions
- Directions
- Notes
- Every Tuesday: cattle, goats, sheep
From Georgia Department of Agriculture - Livestock Sales and Events Calendar, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Questions
Questions about Franklin County Livestock
When is the next sale at Franklin County Livestock?
Tuesday, November 3: Regular Tuesday sale, noon. The barn sells on Tuesdays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule; the barn's phone is (706) 384-2975, (706) 384-2105.
Where is Franklin County Livestock?
6461 Stone Bridge Road, Carnesville. Get directions.
What sold at Franklin County Livestock most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Tuesday, October 27 sale with 1,014 head: feeder bulls, feeder heifers, feeder steers, cow-calf pairs, bred cows, slaughter cows and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Franklin County Livestock prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Franklin County Livestock - Carnesville, GA (AMS_1935). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What is the phone number for Franklin County Livestock?
(706) 384-2975, (706) 384-2105, from the Georgia market list.
What other livestock sales are near Carnesville?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Northeast Georgia Livestock (Athens, GA, Wed Nov 4), Wilkes County Stockyard (Washington, GA, Tue Nov 3) and Duvall Livestock (Greensboro, GA, Mon Nov 9). Distances are straight-line from Carnesville.
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