Kentucky Beef Network

10/12/2026

There's a lot happening at Eden Shale, and we'd love for you to come see it! Join us Eden Shale Farm for their annual Open House on October 17 at 10AM ET.

Explore virtual fencing technology and learn about forest management opportunities.

Virtual Fencing – See the Nofence system in action and explore its potential for grazing management.

Working Woods – Learn about invasive species management, forest stewardship and opportunities to make better use of wooded acreage.

Register: https://keca.memberclicks.net/edenshale2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com #/

Curious about virtual fencing or looking for ways to make better use of the wooded acres on your farm? Come see what we're working on at Eden Shale!

🔹 Virtual Fencing Demonstration – See the Nofence system in action and learn how we're using it to manage cattle movement and grazing areas. Explore how this technology could fit into your operation.

🔹 Working Woods: Forestry Opportunities – Learn about managing invasive species, forest stewardship planning, tree planting and opportunities to make better use of your wooded acreage with specialists from the University of Kentucky and Kentucky Division of Forestry.

Come see the demonstrations, ask questions and take home ideas you can put to work on your farm!

Register today: https://keca.memberclicks.net/edenshale2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com #/

10/08/2026

Curious about virtual fencing and how it could work on your farm? Join us at the Eden Shale Open House on October 17 to see the technology in action!

We'll also highlight ongoing work at Eden Shale exploring invasive species management using drone technology and discuss opportunities for managing wooded acreage on cattle operations.

📅 Saturday, October 17 | 10 a.m. ET
📍 Eden Shale Farm | Owenton, KY

Come see what we're working on, ask questions and explore ideas you could put to work on your own farm!

Register here: https://keca.memberclicks.net/edenshale2026 #/

See Virtual Fencing in Action at Eden Shale!

What if you could manage grazing areas and monitor cattle locations from your phone?

This screenshot shows the Nofence Producers USA virtual fencing system being demonstrated at Eden Shale Farm, including a virtual pasture boundary and the locations of cattle wearing collars.

Join us Saturday, October 17, for the Eden Shale Open House to see how the technology works, explore its potential for grazing management and ask questions about how it might fit into your operation.

Register Here:
https://keca.memberclicks.net/edenshale2026 #/

10/05/2026

The first annual Kentucky Cow-Calf Summit is just four weeks away! This is a great opportunity for Kentucky cattle producers to learn from other producers, industry leaders and agricultural professionals while discussing ways to grow and strengthen their operations.

Topics will include land access, financing, succession planning and other opportunities for the future of Kentucky’s cattle industry.

Join us Thursday, October 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green. Registration is $30 per person or $50 per couple, and lunch is included.

Come spend the day learning, making connections and bringing home ideas that can help your operation.

Four weeks out. The first annual Kentucky Cow-Calf Summit is Thursday, October 29, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center, 406 Elrod Rd, Bowling Green. A full day to explore opportunities for growth in Kentucky's cattle industry, learn from producers, industry leaders and agricultural professionals, discuss practical solutions for land access, financing and succession planning, and build connections to strengthen your operation. $30 per person, $50 per couple, lunch included, open to all producers. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kentucky-cow-calf-summit-tickets-1997451069920

09/30/2026

Make sure to get signed up for this informational webinar about ticks and how they affect us as cattle farmers!

University of Kentucky Extension veterinary and entomology specialists will host a webinar on Asian longhorned ticks and theileria on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT.

09/29/2026

09/25/2026

We are very proud of our Kentucky team on how well they did this year in the National Youth Cattle Working Contest and being the reserve champion team. Make sure to congraulate them if you know them!

09/22/2026

We are excited for the National Youth Cattle Working Contest kicking off today and are proud to help support it!

09/15/2026

Don't forget to get or update your BQCA certification before it is too late!

FREE BQCA CERTIFICATION THIS SEPTEMBER!

The Kentucky Beef Network and University of Kentucky Extension are offering FREE Beef Quality & Care Assurance (BQCA) certification to Kentucky producers for the entire month of September!

Whether you are getting certified for the first time or renewing your certification, September 1–30, 2026, is the perfect time to do it and it won’t cost you a thing.

Complete your certification online at kybeefnetwork.com/BQCA and use the free code.
Code: 2026KYBQCAFREESept

Or contact your local county Extension office for upcoming in-person BQCA training opportunities.

Take advantage of this opportunity to gain practical, science-based knowledge on cattle handling, animal care, producer safety, and producing a safe, high-quality beef supply.

09/11/2026

If you know of anyone interested in getting a Junior Cattle Working team together then this would be a great event for them!

KJCA Cattle Working Contest Training Day

The Kentucky Junior Cattlemen's Cattle Working Contest Training Day is an event designed to provide coaches and potential competitors the opportunity to take a deep dive on all aspects of the Cattle Working Contest that's in the spring. If you have participated in the contest or not, this will be a great opportunity to hear from judges, other coaches, and other competitors on how they prepare for the contest. Competitors will go through sessions that go over all aspects of the contest, including what to focus on, and how to practice.

Registration is $20/person, which covers their cost for supplies and lunch. Attendees must be 14 to 19 years old for this year's event, and a current KJCA Member. Any potential coach is welcome to register and attend. If you are not a current member, dues can be paid when registering. There will be NO on site registration. All registrations must be completed online by October 14th.

Register at: https://www.kycattle.org/kjca-cwctraining

For more information, contact Bradon Burks at the KCA Office.

09/08/2026

Make sure to get signed up for this great opportunity before its too late!

Rooted in Resilience: Grazing Small Ruminants in Kentucky