The Oklahoma Ag Expo is just around the corner, taking place November 3–5 in Norman at the Embassy Suites. Ashley Tucker Randolph shared her excitement with farm director KC Sheperd, saying, “We are super excited to welcome everyone this upcoming Monday, we’re looking forward to having everyone.” She explained that the event is a collaboration between the Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association and the Oklahoma Ag Retailers, describing it as “a place where agriculture and agribusiness professionals can come together, learn, network, and really just celebrate our industry.”
The Expo will kick off on Monday with a golf tournament at Westwood Park Golf Course, followed by educational sessions led by OSU experts. Randolph noted, “Later in the afternoon, we will have Edmund Bonjour and Kevin Shelton from OSU covering all things fumigation.” Tuesday’s agenda is full of industry sessions on topics such as “fungicide fundamentals, unmanned aerial applications, and herbicide resistance management practices.” She added that the trade show’s grand opening is Tuesday at 10 a.m., and it’s already “a sold-out show this year.”
This year’s speaker lineup is one of the strongest yet. Randolph highlighted several notable names, saying, “We’ll be welcoming Jeff Ball with Bayer Crop Science, Dr. John Long from OSU, Maxwell Smith from IPM for Cotton Assistance, and Dr. Kent Martin from Northwestern in Alva.” She also mentioned that the Expo will close with presentations by “Dr. Steve Phillips and Dr. Ashley Ferris from OSU.” According to Randolph, “We’re certainly excited to have a jam-packed show.”
The event is open to a wide range of participants, from professionals to students. Randolph emphasized inclusivity, explaining, “If you’re a retailer, a farmer, a student, or really just someone who’s passionate about Oklahoma ag, we really encourage you to come.” This year’s theme — “Viva Los Expo” — adds a fun twist to the gathering. Attendees can explore exhibits from major ag companies such as P&K, Western Equipment, Bayer, Triangle Insurance, Corteva Agriscience, and Fairbank Equipment. Randolph proudly shared, “We have about 80 exhibitors — your bread and butter, your leaders in the industry.”
Beyond networking and education, the Oklahoma Ag Expo is also giving back. Randolph announced that “this year, we’re really excited to be a proud partner with the Oklahoma Kids Corral, which is a project of the Toby Keith Foundation.” She explained that the Kids Corral “provides a home away from home for pediatric cancer patients and their families during treatment.” Wrapping up, she encouraged everyone to get involved and stay informed: “They can head over to OklahomaAg.com — all of the information and schedule of events will be listed there, and they can also register.”
