Cattle market report · Martin, SD
On October 12, 2026, Martin Livestock Auction in Martin, South Dakota sold 89 head of cattle. Feeder steers (700–899 lb) averaged $245.00/cwt and feeder heifers $302.50/cwt. Calves (300–699 lb) averaged $427.26/cwt, up $25.72 from the last sale. Receipts were down 12.7% from 102 head at the last reported sale.
Posted Oct 12, 2026, 5:28 PM CDT · Updated Oct 15, 2026, 6:04 AM CDT · Reported by Cattle Channel from Martin Livestock Auction sale data.
Total receipts
89 head
Feeder cattle
29 (32.6%)
Slaughter cattle
60 (67.4%)
Replacement cattle
0 (0%)
Feeder supply
17.2% steers · 82.8% heifers · 24.1% over 600 lb
| Last Year | Last Reported | This Week | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers (700-899 lbs) | — | $302.50 | $245.00 | −57.50 |
| Heifers (700-899 lbs) | — | — | $302.50 | — |
| Calves (300-699 lbs) | — | $401.54 | $427.26 | +25.72 |
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.
Martin Livestock Auction sold 89 head of cattle on October 12, 2026: 32.6% feeder cattle, 67.4% slaughter cattle, and 0% replacement cattle.
At the October 12, 2026 sale, feeder steers (700–899 lb) averaged $245.00/cwt and calves (300–699 lb) averaged $427.26/cwt. Cattle Channel publishes the full report within hours of the sale.
Compared to the last reported sale, calf prices at Martin Livestock Auction were up $25.72/cwt ($401.54 → $427.26).