OK Youth Livestock

10/13/2026

The rules are simple, to create your judging contest day!

✅ You have $15 ✅ Pick 1 item from each category

Drop your $15 lineup below and tag a teammate who would spend all their money on coffee. ☕👇

09/23/2026

Great opportunity!

Attention 6th-12th grade students! 🚨

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work with and exhibit pigs? The OK Pork Partners Derby is your chance to step into the world of swine showing and gain an unforgettable experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop responsibility, teamwork, and agricultural knowledge while diving head-first into the pork industry in Oklahoma and beyond.

Don't miss out—applications close October 14, 2026. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey!👇
https://okyouthexpo.com/show-information/contests/okpork-partners-derby/

09/15/2026

The Cimarron Classic 2026: Come See It in Color!

Mark your calendars for October 15, 2026 in Stillwater, Oklahoma!

Divisions • JUCO Freshman • JUCO Sophomore • Senior Youth Division (All States Welcome)

📋 Contest Details • 12 classes • 6 sets of reasons for youth competitors

📝 Registration: JudgingCard
⏰ Registration Deadline: October 10, 2026

09/09/2026

The largest livestock judging contest of the year is 12 days away. The Oklahoma State Fair judging contest sponsored by Oklahoma Farm Bureau.

Registration is on JudgingCard.com and closes Monday 9/14/26! Make sure to get registered.

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