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USDA Tama, IA Wtd Avg 08/26 11:15 AMS_2165 MARS Tama Livestock Slaughter Cattle - Tama, IA Tama Livestock Auction-Tama,IA Livestock Weighted Average Report for 08/26/2026 - Final Auction This Week Last Reported Last Year ------------------------------------------------------------ Total Receipts: ------------------------------------------------------------ SLAUGHTER CATTLE 195 274 0 Slaughter cattle sale today: Compared to last week. Choice steers and heifers 2.00-3.00 lower, slaughter cows no comparison due to low receipts . Trade active. Demand moderate. --------------------------------------------------------------- SLAUGHTER CATTLE --------------------------------------------------------------- BULLS - 1-2 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 8 1190-2105 1738 170-218 196.75 Average COWS - Boner 80-85% (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 3 1045-1385 1247 164-175 169.25 Average Return to Feed 14 1125-1615 1386 154-164 158.72 Average 2 1430-1605 1518 135-139 137.12 Low COWS - Breaker 75-80% (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 4 1215-1880 1586 161-170 165.23 Average COWS - Lean 85-90% (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 9 1090-1325 1191 134-151 143.38 Average HEIFERS - Choice 2-4 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 37 1222-1373 1323 220-223.5 220.65 Average HEIFERS - Select 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 11 960-1096 1060 224-226 224.33 Average Return to Feed HEIFERS - Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 20 1100-1176 1150 219.5-224 222.01 Average Return to Feed 11 1228-1375 1308 214-219 218.35 Average STEERS - Choice 2-4 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 47 1354-1575 1459 220-225 222.3 Average STEERS - Select 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 6 960-1053 1007 226-231 228.38 Average Return to Feed STEERS - Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Dressing 3 1198-1198 1198 221-221 221 Average Return to Feed 9 1348-1510 1375 218-219.5 219.22 Average
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DTN AgHost Midday Livestock Comments

Livestock futures have remained generally quiet early Friday morning, with increased focus on the afternoon release of the cattle on feed report. Although limited additional cash market activity is expected to be seen until late afternoon, the early movement of steady price levels from last week's levels may set the overall trend of the market for the week.

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