Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Report date Aug 12, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 13, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 8:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Turner County Stockyard - Ashburn, GA (AMS_1939)
Aug 12Sale shown
1,344Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls mostly steady, feeder steers, bulls, and heifers steady, steer calves steady to 2.00 lower, bull and heifer calves steady, replacement cows mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 314 | 9 | $435.00–440.00 | $437.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 352 | 6 | $410.00–415.00 | $410.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 16 | $375.00–400.00 | $381.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 22 | $367.00–395.00 | $369.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 18 | $350.00–360.00 | $352.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 326 | 9 | $410.00–420.00 | $414.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 30 | $375.00–395.00 | $387.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 45 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 14 | $355.00–365.00 | $358.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 16 | $350.00–365.00 | $360.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 19 | $325.00–345.00 | $327.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 629 | 13 | $310.00–330.00 | $321.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 736 | 9 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 327 | 6 | $390.00–395.00 | $391.73 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 7 | $350.00–355.00 | $351.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 422 | 9 | $340.00–350.00 | $346.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 507 | 6 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 597 | 9 | $325.00–327.00 | $326.55 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 709 | 3 | $265.00–270.00 | $268.31 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 5 | $570.00–580.00 | $578.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 11 | $510.00–520.00 | $510.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $420.00–440.00 | $427.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 6 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 4 | $380.00–385.00 | $383.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 221 | 5 | $600.00–630.00 | $622.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $455.00–460.00 | $456.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 15 | $425.00–450.00 | $436.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 18 | $390.00–410.00 | $396.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 20 | $380.00–400.00 | $390.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 25 | $350.00–370.00 | $363.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 624 | 9 | $310.00–325.00 | $321.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $435.00–440.00 | $436.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 422 | 5 | $360.00–380.00 | $375.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 16 | $365.00–375.00 | $369.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 14 | $325.00–340.00 | $332.14 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 14 | $510.00–558.00 | $551.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 30 | $400.00–410.00 | $406.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 37 | $387.00–395.00 | $390.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 6 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 8 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 752 | 10 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 16 | $450.00–460.00 | $452.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 7 | $440.00–445.00 | $440.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 13 | $420.00–430.00 | $420.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 23 | $387.00–397.00 | $394.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 587 | 39 | $375.00–385.00 | $381.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 19 | $360.00–380.00 | $372.85 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 338 | 9 | $440.00–460.00 | $442.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $420.00–430.00 | $424.88 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 488 | 15 | $400.00–407.00 | $405.69 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 563 | 8 | $325.00–360.00 | $346.55 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,040–1,250 | 1,151 | 4 | $3,550–4,050 | $3,832.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 880–1,400 | 1,167 | 19 | $3,400–4,550 | $3,785.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,030–1,260 | 1,112 | 3 | $3,500–4,400 | $3,934.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 920–1,145 | 1,033 | 2 | $2,500–2,800 | $2,666.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,015–1,305 | 1,179 | 9 | $2,700–3,250 | $3,015.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,165–1,555 | 1,360 | 2 | $3,000–3,100 | $3,057.17 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200–1,430 | 1,384 | 5 | $3,850–4,650 | $3,988.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 885–1,000 | 943 | 2 | $3,400–3,500 | $3,453.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,140–1,310 | 1,225 | 2 | $3,400–3,500 | $3,453.47 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,050–1,410 | 1,177 | 26 | $177.00–185.00 | $180.49 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,070–1,110 | 1,093 | 3 | $187.00–195.00 | $191.38 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,105–1,330 | 1,218 | 13 | $169.00–175.00 | $171.66 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,280–1,675 | 1,489 | 8 | $170.00–183.00 | $176.20 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,380–1,565 | 1,473 | 2 | $160.00–165.00 | $162.34 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 930–1,240 | 1,075 | 13 | $160.00–168.00 | $163.92 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 890–1,030 | 950 | 6 | $170.00–180.00 | $173.56 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 985–1,160 | 1,072 | 13 | $140.00–152.00 | $146.25 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,290–1,715 | 1,527 | 9 | $208.00–219.00 | $213.43 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,355–1,565 | 1,437 | 7 | $193.00–205.00 | $201.03 |
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About Turner County Stockyard
- Listed as
- Turner County Stockyards
- Sale day
- Wednesday, 1 p.m.
- Phone
- (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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