Mar 21
It’s a tradition that started well before the the name and structure of the Oklahoma Youth Expo came into existence early this century. The OYE- and before that- the Oklahoma Junior Livestock Show and before that- the Oklahoma City Spring Livestock Show- were honoring men and ladies who have invested their time and resources and …
Mar 20
After sixty years of livestock shows in the Jim Norick Arena- the Grand Champion drive of the four market species at the 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo wrote the final chapter of the storied facility. And the final species for the 2025 show, as usual, was the market steer show. The lead judge for the steer …
Mar 20
Broadcasting live from the Oklahoma Youth Expo, Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with State FFA Secretary Cooper Kline whose mother has been involved with the show for many years. “I’ve been coming here since before I could walk,” Kline said. “The Oklahoma Youth Expo has been a really big part of my life. I have gotten …
Mar 19
Broadcasting live from the Oklahoma Youth Expo, Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with Larry Peck, Owner/Editor of the Sentinel Leader and former owner of Ag Youth Magazine. He has been a familiar face during the show, providing pictures and coverage of OYE, previously known as the Oklahoma City Spring Livestock Show, for 56 years. Peck …
Mar 19
The top 128 gilts out of 3,000 that were shown last week at the 2025 OYE Gilt show were in the spotlight on Tuesday night at the 2025 Night of Stars Gilt Sale- and it was another million dollar result for the 4-H and FFA consignors. Gilts were sold to breeders who liked their pedigrees …
Mar 17
It was the biggest Legislative and Celebrity Showmanship ever for the Oklahoma Youth Expo- and the night was filled with laughter and the sounds of honest farm animals as members of the Oklahoma Legislature, a member of the US Senate, State Elected Officials and Sponsors and Supporters of 4-H and FFA across the state all …
Mar 17
The top 130 gilts of the over 3,000 that showed up and were evaluated in the Crossbred and Purebred divisions of the 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo will be sold at the Night of Stars Gilt Sale Tuesday night. Show manager Blake Kennedy with Kennedy Ventures is excited that another great set of gilts are ready …
Mar 17
Broadcasting live from the Oklahoma Youth Expo, Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with JanLee Rowlett, Deputy Commissioner at Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry, about how ODAFF’s Year of Youth in Agriculture is playing out at the 110th event previously known as the Spring Livestock Show. “We are very excited about 2025 being the …
Mar 16
Over the past twenty years- the Oklahoma Youth Expo have invited lawmakers to come to the Jim Norick Arena during the OYE and learn from a 4-H and FFA member from their area about how they show their animal- a pig, lamb, goat or Steer or Heifer. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays talked just ahead …
Mar 15
The 6th Annual Ag Mechanics Show at the 110th Oklahoma Youth Expo proved to be a resounding success, showcasing the remarkable talent of young agricultural mechanics. With over 270 projects submitted and judged and more than $50,000 in awards and prizes at stake, the competition was fierce. Ultimately, Brett Reaser of the Shattuck FFA Chapter …
