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.
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