Cattle market report · Tama, IA

Tama Livestock Auction Cattle Market Report — October 14, 2026

On October 14, 2026, Tama Livestock Auction in Tama, Iowa sold 226 head of cattle. Calves (300–699 lb) averaged $350.00/cwt, down $51.34 from the last sale. Receipts were up 31.4% from 172 head at the last reported sale.

Posted Oct 14, 2026, 11:05 PM CDT · Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:40 AM CDT · Reported by Cattle Channel from Tama Livestock Auction sale data.

Total receipts

226 head

Feeder cattle

164 (72.6%)

Slaughter cattle

62 (27.4%)

Replacement cattle

0 (0%)

Feeder supply

36% steers · 64% heifers · 99.4% over 600 lb

Average Price ($/cwt)

Last YearLast ReportedThis WeekChange
Calves (300-699 lbs)—$401.34$350.00−51.34

Prices by weight class

The full lot-by-lot results and per-weight-class prices from this sale are available now to signed-in CattleUSA members — free. Per-weight-class averages publish publicly on October 28, 2026.

Questions about this sale

How many head sold at Tama Livestock Auction on October 14, 2026?

Tama Livestock Auction sold 226 head of cattle on October 14, 2026: 72.6% feeder cattle, 27.4% slaughter cattle, and 0% replacement cattle.

What were cattle prices at Tama Livestock Auction on October 14, 2026?

At the October 14, 2026 sale, calves (300–699 lb) averaged $350.00/cwt. Cattle Channel publishes the full report within hours of the sale.

Are cattle prices up or down at Tama Livestock Auction?

Compared to the last reported sale, calf prices at Tama Livestock Auction were down $51.34/cwt ($401.34 → $350.00).