A voice for Aggies Thursday, March 11, 2021
By NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
James Lee appreciates the leadership skills he gained as an FFA member at Sutherland High School.
Now, in his second semester as a college freshman in Curtis at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, the agribusiness major and former Sutherland Sailor is leading the Aggie student body.
He was elected vice president of NCTA Student Senate last fall when he attended the Senate’s organizational meeting, as a first-year representative of the NCTA Business Club.
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Cattle technology at the show ring Saturday, February 20, 2021
By NCTA News
KEARNEY, Neb. – College classes sometimes are best taught around the livestock producers who invest in the genetics, nutrition, technology, land resources, and overall management for their cattle herds.
“Since moving to Nebraska in the fall of 2019, I’ve had many opportunities to learn about the beef industry, specifically in Nebraska,” says Lucinda Overweg, a native of White Lake, S.D.
“The Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney was one of those opportunities,” adds the Aggie sophomore, a Livestock Industry Management major at NCTA.
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Meet Ashley Connell, NCTA Student Spotlight Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Dec. 10, 2020
By NCTA News Weekly
A native of Newport, Nebraska, NCTA Resident Assistant in 2019-2020 and veterinary technology major is our final Aggie Student Spotlight for the year. Ashley Connell currently is the foaling manager of an equine ranch in South Dakota.
Where did you attend high school?
I went to high school at Keya Paha County High School in Springview, Nebraska
What prompted you to attend NCTA
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NCTA Student Spotlight, Clayton Runkle Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Nov. 11, 2020
By Malina Lindstrom, student writer
This week’s student spotlight is Clayton Runkle, a Kansas native and first-year animal science student at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. Read on to learn about Clayton and his involvement on campus.
Hometown
Richfield, Kansas
What are your plans after college?
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Future Aggies invited to Discovery Day on Nov. 10 Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Nov. 4, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Brook Bradford and Kylee Bosard have known for several months where they wanted to begin their college career in January. They’ve applied and been accepted as incoming freshmen.
Each made a campus visit last month to “Discovery Day” at NCTA in Curtis. That sealed the deal.
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Meet Emily Grote, NCTA Student Spotlight Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Oct. 20, 2020
By Malina Lindstrom, student writer
Minnesota native, Emily Grote is a freshman animal science student at NCTA and is this week’s Student Spotlight. Learn more about Emily and her interests.
Hometown
My hometown is Madelia, Minnesota. Approximately eight and a half hours from here in Curtis.
What are your plans after college?
After college at NCTA, I’d like to continue my education with a dairy science emphasis.
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Agribusiness graduate offers tips for college Thursday, June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Stepping foot on a college campus for the first time can be exhilarating and unnerving.
However, recent college graduate Paige Twohig of Wilcox says friendly people, common goals and youth programs in junior and senior high helped pave the way.
“When I came on my college visit here at NCTA, I fell in love with the small college and community and knew this is exactly where I wanted to attend college,” says the May graduate.
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NCTA graduate's goal is Ag Ed and FFA Tuesday, June 2, 2020
June 2, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Future teacher Kayla Mues comes from a long line of agriculturalists.
The fourth-generation graduate of Cambridge High School says her roots on a family farm and ranch led to wide-ranging interests and leadership roles in FFA and 4-H.
“Agriculture is always flowing in my blood,” says Mues, the oldest of six grandchildren. “Growing up, I was always the teacher for my brother and cousin.”
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Aggie drawn to raising, showing beef cattle Monday, May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Dalton Keller is well versed in beef cattle and animal science so he decided that in his third year of college he would chart a different path.
Keller added skills in irrigation technology, electricity, ag mechanics, welding and ag safety to his program at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
Why pursue the irrigation technician course?
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NCTA Discovery Day is March 2 in Curtis Thursday, February 20, 2020
Feb. 20, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – High school students seeking unique learning opportunities as part of their academic portfolio in college are invited to “Discovery Day” on March 2 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
“Our Aggie students and professors always enjoy Discovery Day – a day filled with tours, conversations and fun – as they share their experiences in agriculture and veterinary technology studies at NCTA,” said Jennifer McConville, NCTA associate dean.
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