Tama Livestock
Tama, Iowa · Feeder and slaughter cattle prices from the USDA report for Wed, Oct 14, 2026. 51 USDA reports in the last 12 months, usually on Wednesday.
Cattle receipts
227 head
Last reported: 279 (Oct 7, 2026)
Year ago: 235
Year ago: 235
500-599 lb steers
none sold
M&L 1, this sale
700-799 lb steers
none sold
M&L 1, this sale
Reports
51 in 12 mo
Since Oct 15, 2025
Usual day: Wednesday
Usual day: Wednesday
Prices, Oct 14, 2026 sale
Dollars per hundredweight (cwt). $/head is our estimate: average weight times average price.
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 1,4551290-1659 | 221.91219.00-223.25 | $3,229 | Average dressing |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1,3461245-1535 | 213.93211.00-218.00 | $2,879 | Average dressing |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1,0731040-1105 | 219.97219.00-221.00 | $2,360 | Average dressing / Return to Feed |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 1,3741189-1432 | 221.63220.00-223.00 | $3,045 | Average dressing |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1,1681168 | 217.00217.00 | $2,535 | Average dressing |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1,105998-1160 | 217.56202.50-225.00 | $2,404 | Average dressing / Return to Feed |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1,2171200-1250 | 172.05170.00-176.00 | $2,094 | Average dressing / Return to Feed |
| 3 | 1,8931805-1985 | 155.42150.00-166.00 | $2,942 | Average dressing |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1,3081250-1405 | 182.88140.00-211.00 | $2,392 | Average dressing / Return to Feed |
| 14 | 1,4841210-1930 | 135.02128.00-139.00 | $2,004 | Average dressing |
| 2 | 1,8701755-1985 | 117.43110.00-124.00 | $2,196 | Low dressing |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 914830-990 | 228.23212.50-237.50 | $2,086 | Average dressing / Light Weight |
| 6 | 1,0581015-1095 | 179.25150.00-220.00 | $1,896 | Average dressing / Return to Feed |
| 10 | 1,2241075-1490 | 130.42121.00-155.00 | $1,596 | Average dressing |
| 2 | 1,5831415-1750 | 109.79108.00-112.00 | $1,738 | Low dressing |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1,1831020-1430 | 111.85104.00-120.00 | $1,323 | Average dressing |
52-week trend
Weekly head-weighted average price of Medium and Large 1 steers, all lots at this barn with an average weight in the band. 4 weeks with data.
500-599 lb700-799 lb
Show the weekly numbers
| Week of | 500-599 lb | 700-799 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | $419.52 | - |
| Sep 7, 2026 | - | $355.76 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $430.13 | $368.26 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $402.73 | $368.25 |
Nearby barns
Straight-line miles between town centers. Price is 500-599 lb steers at each barn's latest USDA report, in that barn's benchmark grade.
| Barn | Mi | Latest | 500-599 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keoco Feeder Cattle AuctionSigourney, IA | 48 | Sep 21 | $431.24 |
| Knoxville Regional Feeder CattleKnoxville, IA | 52 | Sep 15 | $429.53 |
| Kalona LivestockKalona, IA | 56 | Oct 8 | - |
| Russell LivestockRussell, IA | 75 | Oct 12 | $441.85 |
| Bloomfield LivestockBloomfield, IA | 84 | Oct 7 | $444.41 |
Source
As of Wed, Oct 14, 2026. Prices are USDA/state Market News reports; verify with the barn before selling.
- Tama Livestock Slaughter Cattle - Tama, IA (USDA PDF, report date Oct 14, 2026)
- Latest AMS_2165 report on ams.usda.gov