Apr 08
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
Apr 02
The Oklahoma FFA Convention 2026 is quickly approaching, and according to State President Cooper Kline, this year’s event carries a historic weight as members prepare to celebrate the organization’s 100th convention. As the countdown continues, Kline says the moment is finally starting to feel real for him and his officer team. “It’s kind of a …
Mar 19
The Oklahoma Youth Expo Grand Drive, held for the first time inside the new OG&E Coliseum, brought together the state’s top young exhibitors for a showcase of elite talent and premier livestock. Four species took center stage—barrows, lambs, goats, and steers—highlighting the hard work, dedication, and showmanship of youth from across Oklahoma. The show began …
Mar 17
The top 135 gilts out of the almost 3,000 that were shown last week at the 2026 OYE Gilt show were in the spotlight on Tuesday night at the 2026 Night of Stars Gilt Sale- and it was a record result for the 4-H and FFA consignors. Totals for the night came in at two …
Mar 17
Just ahead of Monday’s Oklahoma Youth Expo Legislative & Celebrity Showmanship Contest, Senator Chuck Hall shared his appreciation for the impact the event has on young people across the state. Talking with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays, he reflected on his time attending the show over the years, Hall said, “ I love …
Mar 16
It was quite a night for state lawmakers at the 23rd Annual 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo Legislative and Celebrity Showmanship, which was held for the first time in the brand new O, G & E Coliseum at the OKC Fairgrounds. A record 148 lawmakers and special guests were in the Coliseum, competing for showmanship honors …
Mar 15
The Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) is gearing up for one of its most anticipated highlights: the 2026 Night of Stars Gilt Sale. Scheduled for Tuesday evening, March 17, at 6:00 p.m., the event will take place at Expo Hall at the Oklahoma Fairgrounds, with online bidding available through CCI.live. The video preview of the females …
Mar 14
Oklahoma’s growing interest in agricultural mechanics was on full display this week as students from across the state showcased their technical skills and craftsmanship. Taking home the prestigious title of Overall Grand Champion was Brody Bazor, a junior from the Marietta FFA Chapter, who impressed judges with a sophisticated, custom-built firewood processor. Streamlining the Family …
Mar 14
In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) took a leap of faith by launching its first-ever Ag Mechanics contest. It was a modest beginning—a “first effort” held in the Oklahoma Building with just 62 projects. Jerry Renshaw, the superintendent of the contest and a veteran agricultural educator, recalls …
Mar 12
It’s as about as busy as it can get at the OKC Fairgrounds, with the 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo is full speed ahead- and the OG&E Coliseum hosts High School Basketball Championships through Saturday evening. For the OYE, Purebred Breeding Gilts will be wrapping up by early Friday afternoon- and the order of sale will …
