NEO Agriculture Alumna Landry Layton crowned Miss Rodeo Oklahoma 2026

Miami, Okla. — Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College proudly congratulates Landry Layton, a graduate of the NEO Agriculture Department, on being named Miss Rodeo Oklahoma 2026. Layton was crowned on January 1, 2026, at the Boiling Springs Golf Club in Woodward, Oklahoma.

A proud Oklahoma cowgirl, Layton is the daughter of Rowdy and Tiffany Layton of Welch and comes from a deep-rooted ranching and rodeo legacy. She was raised on a working cattle ranch and is a fifth-generation cattlewoman, known for raising high-quality Red Angus cattle, as well as a third-generation rodeo cowgirl.

Her late grandfather, a PRCA steer wrestler and Gold Card Member, played a significant role in inspiring her passion for rodeo.

Layton began her college journey at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, where she studied agriculture and developed the academic, leadership, and industry foundation that continues to guide her success. After her time at NEO, she transferred to Oklahoma State University, where she is currently a senior majoring in Animal Science with an emphasis in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She is also a member of the OSU Spirit Rider Team, helping care for the university’s American Quarter Horse mascot, Bullet.

In November 2023, Layton earned the American FFA Degree, the highest honor awarded by the National FFA Organization. She is passionate about sharing her Western heritage and advocating for agriculture across the state and beyond.

Layton is promoting her platform, “Leave A Legacy,” which encourages individuals to make a lasting impact by preserving tradition, serving others, and leading with integrity. Through this platform, she hopes to inspire the next generation to honor their roots, contribute to their communities, and never forget those who paved the trail before them.

“Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is proud to recognize former Agriculture Department student Landry Layton as she begins her year of service as Miss Rodeo Oklahoma,” said Dr. Mary Booth, Chair of the NEO Agriculture Department. “Landry is genuine, kind, driven, determined, and hardworking. She exemplifies the character and work ethic we strive to develop in our students, and she will represent Oklahoma extremely well this next year as Miss Rodeo Oklahoma.”

As Miss Rodeo Oklahoma 2026, Layton will serve as an ambassador for both the sport of rodeo and the agricultural industry throughout the state and beyond. The NEO Agriculture Department congratulates her on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to watching her continued success.

A Coronation Fundraiser honoring Layton will be held on January 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Vinita Fairgrounds in Vinita, Oklahoma.