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08/17/2026

⏰ Only 2 Weeks Left to Register! ⏰

The Cattleman’s Choice Contest is open to chapters, counties, and clubs across the U.S. 🇺🇸

If you want to:
✅ Hone your EPD and livestock judging skills
✅ Dig deep into beef cattle data
✅ Compete with some of the top chapters and clubs in the country
✅ Or simply fuel your passion for the beef cattle industry

You can find the rules and a link to register here:
https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/youth-livestock/events

08/05/2026

🚨 Registration is now LIVE for the 2026-2027 Cattleman’s Choice Contest! 🚨

Open to any county, club, or chapter across the United States, this unique contest gives students the opportunity to evaluate bulls using both EPDs and phenotype in a real-world selection scenario.

✅ Open nationwide
✅ Real-world beef cattle selection experience
✅ Uses EPDs and visual appraisal skills

The deadline to register for all six contest months is August 31, 2026.

https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/youth-livestock/events

Contact Justin Crosswhite with questions.

07/30/2026

The 2026 Big 3 shirt (designed by Hadlie Bell) was a hit, but a few are still available! If you missed your chance and would like this year's shirt for your collection, contact Justin soon before the remaining shirts are gone. 👕🔥

07/27/2026

The 2025-2026 Oklahoma All-State Livestock Judgers recieved their buckles at Big 3.

A gigantic thank you to livestockjudging.com for sponsoring the All-State awards!

07/24/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the top teams in the 2025-2026 Cattleman's Choice Contest!

Over the last seven months, 80 chapters and clubs from seven states competed in this exciting industry challenge. Awards were presented last week at Big 3, recognizing some outstanding accomplishments.

🥇 1st: Cleveland (OK)
🥈 2nd: Hennessey (OK)
🥉 3rd: Orange County 4-H (FL)
4️⃣ Wyandotte (OK)
5️⃣ Garvin County 4-H (OK)
6️⃣ Harrison County 4-H (WV)
7️⃣ Tuttle (OK)
8️⃣ Wellston (OK)
9️⃣ Waynoka (OK)
🔟 Pendleton County Livestock Club (WV)

📢 Think your team has what it takes? Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 Cattleman's Choice Contest!

https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5335

07/23/2026

Shout out to the Senior FFA winner!

Top 10 Individuals:
10th - Tucker Long, Merritt
9th - William Conner, Newcastle
8th - Isabella Burns, Elgin
7th - Hunter Bieren, Kingfisher
6th - Jordyn Jackson, Tuttle
5th - Koltin Tatum, Adair
4th - Parker Buck, Adair
3rd - Bryli Edmondson, San Saba
2nd - Hadleigh Davis, Wagoner
1st - Jack Stewardson, San Saba

Top 5 Teams:
5th - Wagoner FFA
4th - Elgin FFA
3rd - Mulhall-Orlando FFA
2nd - Tuttle FFA
1st - Adair FFA

07/22/2026

Congratulations to the Senior 4-H winners!

Top 10 Individuals:
10th - Braden Gillespie, Anderson County (KS)
9th - Keigan Kershner, Lincoln County (NE)
8th - Allyson Kemp, Lincoln County (NE)
7th - Alexa Stuckey, Benton County (AR)
6th - Bailey Malone, Benton County (AR)
5th - Baler Lott, Hydro-Eakly
4th - Augustus Sexton, Gonzales County (TX)
3rd - Devon Brown, Lake County (FL)
2nd - Hadley Fields, Wildcat 4-H (KS)
1st - Kord Campbell, Alfalfa County

Top 5 Teams:
5th - Llano County (TX)
4th - Fort Gibson
3rd - Alfalfa County
2nd - Lincoln County (NE)
1st - Lake County (FL)

07/21/2026

Congratulations to our Jr FFA Winners!

Top 10 Individuals:
10th - Analie Staude, Meeker
9th - Ridley Bendele, Chandler
8th - McCoy Landwehr, Drummond
7th - Chloe Rimer, Dibble
6th - Lilly Shobe, Grove
5th - Nataley Stejskal, Stillwater
4th - Jaxon Conner, Tuttle
3rd - Blane Nikcklas, Purcell
2nd - Ryder Drennan, Alex
1st - Javen Sparks, Hartshorne

Teams:
5th - Lindsay FFA
4th - Hartshorne FFA
3rd - Grove FFA
2nd - Stillwater FFA
1st - Tuttle FFA

07/20/2026

This week we will be recognizing some of the winners from the 2026 Big 3 Field Days.

Junior 4-H Individuals
10th - Hadley Sumrall, Jones County
9th - William McPeak, Chickasha
8th - Dyllan Stout, Cashion
7th - Kylee Barnett, Jones County
6th - Grayson McMurphy, Randall County
5th - Kason Junghanns, Medford
4th - Chisolm Tubbs, Stillwater
3rd - Dax Inman, Mulhall-Orlando
2nd - Bennet Sam, Merritt
1st - Kreede Kight - Hansford County

Jr 4-H Teams
5th - Merritt
4th - Mulhall-Orlando
3rd - Randall County
2nd - Chickasha
1st - Jones County

07/18/2026

Some say it takes a village... Big 3 takes an entire metropolis! 🏙️

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the 2026 Big 3 such a fun, educational, and impactful experience for all who attended.

Livestock & Arena: Dr. Henley, Connor Pell, & Dr. Perry
Sheep & Goats: Darin Annuschat
(Class Providers: OSU Sheep & Goat Center, Annuschat Club Lambs, Pfeiffer Farms, & Dakota Quickle)
Cattle: Grant Hubbard & Jake Pearl
Swine: Jim Coakley & Christian Hammons
Tabulation: Dr. Crosswhite, Dr. Pfeiffer, & Dr. Henson
Meats: Dr. Eckhardt & Dr. Mafi
Registration: State 4-H & State FFA Offices

And let's not forget the undergrads that work at the purebred units, educators, graduate students, and State 4-H officers who stepped in wherever and whenever help was needed.

THANK YOU to everyone who made the 2026 Big 3 possible!

Address

201F Animal Science
Stillwater, OK
74075

Website

https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/youth-livestock/events.html

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