The Aggies of Ag Month Wednesday, March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024
By Andela Taylor, NCTA News
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Another Level of Technology at NCTA Tuesday, March 5, 2024
By Dan Stehlik, Ag Mechanics Instructor
Fourth-semester welding student, Cody Flint has been working the last few weeks with instructor Dan Stehlik to program the robotic welder in the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Welding Department. Once the calibrations were re-installed, various movements and welding instructions could be programmed into the Fanuc arm. Cody has set up patterns for the arm to follow a square, to follow a circle, and then to weld the patterns on a plate of steel.
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Celebrating Nebraska Agriculture on National Ag Week Wednesday, March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024
By Andela Taylor, NCTA News
As National Ag Week approaches, it's essential to reflect on agriculture's pivotal role in Nebraska's economy and in shaping its identity and future. Agriculture isn't just an industry; it's the heartbeat of our state, embodying resilience, innovation, and community spirit.
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Crops Team Places First Wednesday, February 28, 2024
February 26, 2024
By NCTA News
The NCTA Crops Judging Team opened their season on a high note by placing first in the 2-year college division. The competition was held on Saturday, February 24, at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, KS.
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Glowing with Gratitude Tuesday, February 20, 2024
February 19, 2024
By Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I cannot express often enough how grateful I am for the outpouring of support for NCTA during the recent Glow Big Red campaign. The show of support for our students and campus needs by our alums, friends, and supporters continues to excite me.
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FFA Week Ahead Friday, February 16, 2024
February 15, 2024
By NCTA News, Andela Taylor
Get ready for the "Blue Jackets" to be out in full force next week as we celebrate FFA Week from February 17 to 24. FFA as an organization is integral to NCTA in so many ways. It aligns perfectly with our academic pathways in agriculture, animal science, and related fields.
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Let's Glow All In for NCTA! Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Love and generosity are in the air! Glow Big Red — 24 Hours of Aggie Giving is from noon to noon on Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is counting on you. Will you be our Valentine?
We hope to raise vital funding to ensure our students receive an exceptional education and have a life-changing experience in Curtis.
Wondering how you can show us your love during Glow Big Red?
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Happy CTE Month! Friday, February 9, 2024
February 6, 2024,
Happy Career and Technical Education Month!
By Associate Dean, Jennifer McConville, Ed.D.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for the workforce in many industries and occupations. Our academic programs in agriculture and veterinary technology at NCTA provide the needed knowledge and skills in high demand.
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Chase Glover Plants the Seeds Thursday, February 1, 2024
Chase Glover Plants the Seeds for Future Ag Career at NCTA
By Connie White, University of Nebraska Foundation
Chase Glover didn’t think college was for him. He knew he wanted to work in agriculture, but he wasn’t big on school. So, he figured he would go straight into the workforce after graduating from high school in Grand Island, Nebraska.
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December Degrees Awarded Thursday, January 18, 2024
January 17, 2024
By NCTA News
The twelve dedicated Aggie graduates receiving degrees or certificates in December are ready to impact the agriculture and animal health industries. December graduates may choose to walk in the commencement ceremony to be held on May 9, 2024.
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