Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Report date Sep 16, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 17, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026 7:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Turner County Stockyard - Ashburn, GA (AMS_1939)
Sep 16Sale shown
1,059Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows and Slaughter Bulls steady. Replacement Cattle steady. Feeder Bulls and Feeder Steers steady. Feeder Heifers and Steer Calves sold 6.00 - 8.00 higher. Bull Calves and Heifer Calves sold 4.00 - 6.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $470.00–490.00 | $480.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 4 | $470.00–500.00 | $486.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 374 | 13 | $445.00–460.00 | $448.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 406 | 7 | $405.00–430.00 | $411.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 18 | $400.00–432.50 | $430.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 15 | $360.00–390.00 | $371.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 19 | $345.00–365.00 | $353.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 25 | $330.00–345.00 | $340.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 667 | 3 | $325.00–335.00 | $328.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 716 | 17 | $312.50–320.00 | $317.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 344 | 15 | $440.00–460.00 | $443.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 6 | $400.00–425.00 | $412.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 8 | $375.00–400.00 | $389.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 35 | $375.00–390.00 | $381.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 529 | 4 | $330.00–355.00 | $338.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 11 | $310.00–325.00 | $312.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 6 | $295.00–307.50 | $305.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 4 | $310.00–315.00 | $311.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 2 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 336 | 8 | $400.00–430.00 | $417.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.09 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 563 | 3 | $270.00–300.00 | $284.91 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $470.00–500.00 | $483.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $425.00–435.00 | $430.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 21 | $430.00–450.00 | $432.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 10 | $385.00–415.00 | $404.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 19 | $360.00–390.00 | $383.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 15 | $340.00–365.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 9 | $325.00–350.00 | $333.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 631 | 4 | $290.00–300.00 | $296.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 6 | $280.00–297.50 | $294.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 208 | 2 | $490.00–500.00 | $494.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 318 | 5 | $400.00–415.00 | $410.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $390.00–410.00 | $400.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 424 | 6 | $350.00–380.00 | $369.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 5 | $325.00–355.00 | $339.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $315.00–320.00 | $317.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 579 | 11 | $300.00–320.00 | $305.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 3 | $270.00–280.00 | $276.68 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $370.00–400.00 | $384.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 371 | 4 | $340.00–380.00 | $362.26 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 291 | 11 | $420.00–430.00 | $425.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 308 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 20 | $390.00–420.00 | $399.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 28 | $350.00–380.00 | $362.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 481 | 68 | $327.50–357.50 | $341.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 17 | $310.00–335.00 | $326.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 581 | 54 | $312.50–331.00 | $323.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 692 | 9 | $310.00–345.00 | $338.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 733 | 2 | $300.00–320.00 | $309.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 274 | 6 | $390.00–410.00 | $399.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 332 | 13 | $380.00–400.00 | $392.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 393 | 18 | $360.00–385.00 | $374.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 3 | $320.00–335.00 | $328.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 494 | 4 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 4 | $275.00–300.00 | $282.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 15 | $275.00–300.00 | $292.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 621 | 4 | $280.00–295.00 | $286.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 3 | $270.00–305.00 | $288.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $250.00–270.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 369 | 4 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $300.00–305.00 | $302.50 |
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) | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,030–1,265 | 1,148 | 2 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,245–1,470 | 1,368 | 4 | $2,650–3,400 | $2,903.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,045–1,555 | 1,223 | 4 | $2,000–2,350 | $2,215.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,200–1,405 | 1,293 | 3 | $2,150–2,350 | $2,251.21 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 825–970 | 906 | 4 | $2,500–2,550 | $2,524.76 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 935–975 | 955 | 2 | $1,800–2,050 | $1,927.62 |
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 | 1,195–1,260 | 1,228 | 2 | $3,350–3,650 | $3,503.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,205–1,410 | 1,283 | 4 | $2,500–3,650 | $3,094.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 865 | 865 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 890–980 | 928 | 3 | $1,800–2,050 | $1,950.27 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,315–1,965 | 1,721 | 4 | $185.00–199.00 | $190.81 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,200–1,325 | 1,273 | 6 | $165.00–184.00 | $173.98 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,115–1,450 | 1,286 | 12 | $149.00–154.00 | $151.38 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,165–1,545 | 1,335 | 7 | $155.00–160.00 | $157.71 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,005–1,420 | 1,188 | 11 | $132.00–145.00 | $142.30 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,250–1,425 | 1,365 | 4 | $145.00–150.00 | $148.29 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,240 | 1,089 | 13 | $136.00–150.00 | $142.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,050–1,170 | 1,124 | 5 | $120.00–134.00 | $126.49 |
Get the week's prices every Friday
The week's USDA prices in one free email on Fridays. Pick what you want in it.
The barn
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
- Directions
- Directions
- Notes
- Every Wednesday: cattle
From Georgia Department of Agriculture - Livestock Sales and Events Calendar, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Nearby