Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Report date Aug 5, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 6, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 8:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Turner County Stockyard - Ashburn, GA (AMS_1939)
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1,769Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago, slaughter cows 5.00 to 7.00 lower, slaughter bulls unevenly steady, feeder steers and heifers sharply higher, feeder bulls 5.00 to 10.00 higher and replacement cows steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,340–1,990 | 1,648 | 6 | $211.00–218.00 | $214.71 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,305–1,670 | 1,444 | 5 | $225.00–239.00 | $233.57 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,345–1,860 | 1,591 | 8 | $199.00–210.00 | $205.92 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 845–1,585 | 1,197 | 39 | $174.00–187.00 | $180.49 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,150–1,670 | 1,314 | 21 | $188.00–200.00 | $191.48 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,060–1,715 | 1,272 | 24 | $160.00–172.00 | $167.14 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,515–1,750 | 1,675 | 5 | $175.00–180.00 | $178.96 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,685 | 1,685 | 1 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,790–1,835 | 1,813 | 2 | $160.00–171.00 | $165.57 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 950–1,185 | 1,080 | 16 | $160.00–170.00 | $163.06 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 895–1,150 | 1,059 | 10 | $150.00–159.00 | $153.01 |
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 | 1,064–1,320 | 1,117 | 14 | $3,600–3,700 | $3,654.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,010–1,200 | 1,137 | 16 | $2,650–3,550 | $3,121.55 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 860 | 860 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 765 | 765 | 2 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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) | 960–1,305 | 1,109 | 4 | $3,050–4,050 | $3,411.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 845–1,210 | 1,014 | 38 | $3,200–4,300 | $3,562.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,025–1,065 | 1,045 | 2 | $3,400–3,550 | $3,473.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 750–1,025 | 913 | 6 | $2,200–2,700 | $2,403.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 760–1,350 | 975 | 33 | $2,000–3,150 | $2,664.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 263 | 6 | $470.00–490.00 | $479.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 334 | 8 | $435.00–440.00 | $439.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 367 | 13 | $410.00–440.00 | $417.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 21 | $390.00–405.00 | $396.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 37 | $375.00–400.00 | $392.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 54 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 17 | $350.00–370.00 | $359.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 671 | 8 | $320.00–332.00 | $330.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 344 | 4 | $420.00–425.00 | $421.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 12 | $370.00–400.00 | $386.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 30 | $370.00–385.00 | $375.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 4 | $360.00–370.00 | $363.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 5 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 587 | 34 | $330.00–342.00 | $338.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 642 | 7 | $315.00–327.00 | $323.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $390.00–400.00 | $394.81 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 459 | 5 | $320.00–335.00 | $323.14 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $320.00–330.00 | $326.68 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 4 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 454 | 14 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $405.00–410.00 | $406.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 29 | $400.00–422.00 | $417.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 24 | $360.00–362.00 | $361.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 5 | $337.00–340.00 | $337.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 466 | 34 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 607 | 53 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $475.00–505.00 | $489.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 36 | $425.00–450.00 | $428.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 541 | 7 | $402.00 | $402.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 23 | $377.00–385.00 | $382.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 616 | 42 | $366.00–385.00 | $374.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 723 | 4 | $322.00–327.00 | $324.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 392 | 4 | $410.00–420.00 | $414.96 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 432 | 9 | $400.00–420.00 | $412.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 471 | 11 | $390.00–410.00 | $398.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 586 | 9 | $350.00–380.00 | $364.30 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 262 | 5 | $570.00–600.00 | $579.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 314 | 9 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 3 | $470.00–510.00 | $494.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 9 | $425.00–435.00 | $428.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 17 | $410.00–420.00 | $415.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 36 | $380.00–390.00 | $380.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $365.00–370.00 | $367.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 696 | 4 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 224 | 3 | $580.00–620.00 | $593.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 334 | 19 | $450.00–480.00 | $458.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 6 | $435.00–450.00 | $437.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 33 | $400.00–420.00 | $410.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 18 | $380.00–400.00 | $392.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 295 | 2 | $500.00–505.00 | $502.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 4 | $435.00–450.00 | $446.25 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 393 | 6 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 431 | 14 | $365.00–390.00 | $385.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 473 | 8 | $350.00–375.00 | $358.22 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 755 | 5 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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- Turner County Stockyards
- Sale day
- Wednesday, 1 p.m.
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- (706) 255-7880
- Address
- 1315 Hwy. 41 S, Ashburn
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From Georgia Department of Agriculture - Livestock Sales and Events Calendar, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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