Cattle market report · Algona, IA
On August 24, 2026, Algona Livestock in Algona, Iowa sold 564 head of cattle. Feeder steers (700–899 lb) averaged $340.64/cwt and feeder heifers $303.58/cwt. Calves (300–699 lb) averaged $343.71/cwt, up $19.91 from the last sale. Receipts were up 362.3% from 122 head at the last reported sale.
Posted Aug 25, 2026, 2:00 AM CDT · Updated Aug 31, 2026, 12:14 AM CDT · Reported by Cattle Channel from Algona Livestock sale data.
Total receipts
564 head
Feeder cattle
537 (95.2%)
Slaughter cattle
15 (2.7%)
Replacement cattle
12 (2.1%)
Feeder supply
32.2% steers · 67.8% heifers · 89.8% over 600 lb
| Last Year | Last Reported | This Week | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers (700-899 lbs) | — | $316.00 | $340.64 | +24.64 |
| Heifers (700-899 lbs) | — | $258.00 | $303.58 | +45.58 |
| Calves (300-699 lbs) | — | $323.80 | $343.71 | +19.91 |
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 September 7, 2026.
Algona Livestock sold 564 head of cattle on August 24, 2026: 95.2% feeder cattle, 2.7% slaughter cattle, and 2.1% replacement cattle.
At the August 24, 2026 sale, feeder steers (700–899 lb) averaged $340.64/cwt and calves (300–699 lb) averaged $343.71/cwt. Cattle Channel publishes the full report within hours of the sale.
Compared to the last reported sale, calf prices at Algona Livestock were up $19.91/cwt ($323.80 → $343.71).