Cattle market report · Algona, IA
On October 12, 2026, Algona Livestock in Algona, Iowa sold 119 head of cattle. Feeder heifers (700–899 lb) averaged $259.00/cwt. Calves (300–699 lb) averaged $335.50/cwt, down $121.68 from the last sale. Receipts were down 66.1% from 351 head at the last reported sale.
Posted Oct 12, 2026, 10:43 PM CDT · Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:47 AM CDT · Reported by Cattle Channel from Algona Livestock sale data.
Total receipts
119 head
Feeder cattle
101 (84.9%)
Slaughter cattle
18 (15.1%)
Replacement cattle
0 (0%)
Feeder supply
57.4% steers · 42.6% heifers · 99% over 600 lb
| Last Year | Last Reported | This Week | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers (700-899 lbs) | — | $324.13 | $259.00 | −65.13 |
| Calves (300-699 lbs) | — | $457.18 | $335.50 | −121.68 |
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 26, 2026.
Algona Livestock sold 119 head of cattle on October 12, 2026: 84.9% feeder cattle, 15.1% slaughter cattle, and 0% replacement cattle.
At the October 12, 2026 sale, calves (300–699 lb) averaged $335.50/cwt. Cattle Channel publishes the full report within hours of the sale.
Compared to the last reported sale, calf prices at Algona Livestock were down $121.68/cwt ($457.18 → $335.50).