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Luke Vandergriend of Adams, Nebraska (left), and Samantha Durre of Elgin, Nebraska (right), pictured on campus at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.

Proud to Be an Aggie: Two NCTA Students Awarded AKSARBEN Foundation Scholarships

January 21, 2026

Dr. McKenzie Hendricks, a '15 NCTA alum, shown at work.

NCTA Alumna and Veterinarian McKenzie Hendricks Shares Career Journey with Students

January 20, 2026

New students gather for an activity on the first days of the fall 2025 semester.

Recognizing Academic Excellence - Fall 2025 Dean's List and Honor Roll

January 9, 2026

NCTA Vet Tech students are all smiles in hematology class on campus in Curtis, Nebraska.

High School Students Register by January 16 for Dual Credit

January 8, 2026

The NCTA Shotgun Sports team (Front L-R): Alex Wenzbauer, Odell; Conrad Burrow, Marysville, CA; Kyle Rote, Lisco; Paige Davis, Ogallala; Mallory Hanes, Huxton, CO; Lily Strong, Lancaster, CA; Morgan Madsen, Kearney; Charlie Houser, Cambridge; and Coach Alan Taylor. (Back L-R): Morgan Ekhoff, Aurora; Emma Huntley, Bennington; Brittney Dean, Plattsmouth; Tanner Hansen, Laurel; Dalton Casper, Rocky Ford, CO; Micaiah Barber, McCook; Hannah Brett, Middlesex, VT, and above Morgan Shaner, Fort Calhoun.

NCTA Shotgun Sports Team Wraps Up a Season of Growth and Community Support

December 16, 2025

Christopher Keane, a ’23 graduate of NCTA currently employed with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, visited with current students about his career path in ag mechanics and offered sound advice for job seeking. Photo of Keane during presentation.

NCTA Alum Shares Career Journey as a Diesel Technician with Current Students

December 16, 2025

NCTA Alumnus Christina Knadjl at her veterinary technology practice. (Inset photo) Students listen to Christina’s presentation about NCTA in a classroom at Wm. Jennings Bryan High School in Omaha. Bryan has a dynamic urban agriculture and FFA program.

NCTA Alumna Builds a Lifelong Career in Veterinary Medicine and Leadership

December 9, 2025

NCTA students and alumni proudly receiving their American FFA Degrees at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Top row (L–R): Mallory Hanes (Haxtun, CO), Sierra Kingsbury (Smith Center, KS), KaCee Jo Saffer (Flagler, CO), Erin Tempel (Wiley, CO). Bottom row (L–R): Donald Rohr (Cambridge, NE), Wyatt Ozenbaugh (Ohiowa, NE), Kyle Rote (Lisco, NE).

American FFA Degrees Presented at National FFA Convention

December 2, 2025

25-26 NCTA Crops Judging Team at the CANVAS competition in Salt Lake City, UT (L-R): Kyra Jespersen (Hemingford, Nebraska), Rachel Bose (McCook, Nebraska), KaCee Jo Saffer (Arriba, Colorado), Hailey Loutzenhiser (Flagler, Colorado), Jada Eilert (Jewell, Kansas), Aaron Underwood (Mankato, Kansas), Mason Semler (Friend, Nebraska), Wyatt Ozenbaugh (Ohiowa, Nebraska), and Grant Ottun (Sargent, Nebraska).

NCTA Crops Judging Team Excels at National Agronomy Conference

November 25, 2025

Dr. Kelly Bruns, Interim Executive Director of NCTA, on campus near Ag Hall offers a message of gratitude this Thanksgiving.

Giving Thanks for a Community Built on Service

November 24, 2025

Information about the Farm & Ranch Succession educational event on December 4 to be held at NCTA in Curtis.

Farm & Ranch Succession Program on December 4

November 21, 2025

NCTA student members of Nebraska Collegiate Cattlemen enjoy dinner while attending the Range Beef Cow Symposium in Cheyenne, WY.

NCTA Students Gain Real-World Insights at Range Beef Cow Symposium

November 20, 2025

NCTA Agronomy Orientation students welcomed NCTA alumna Desarae Catlett as a guest speaker this week. Now a phenotyping specialist with Corteva Agriscience, Desarae shared her journey from the small-campus community in Curtis to a rewarding career in seed research and development. The Agronomy Orientation course connects students with industry professionals and successful alumni to help them build career goals, strengthen academic skills, and explore real-world pathways in agriculture.

NCTA Alumna Finds Her Calling in Seed Research

November 18, 2025

Hanna Rainforth demonstrates equine sports therapy techniques to NCTA students and visitors on the NCTA campus. Hanna has equipment on the horse while surrounded by students.

NCTA Welcomes Alumna Hanna Rainforth for Equine Sports Therapy Demo and Marketing Discussion

November 14, 2025

Victoria Grunden in her new office at NCTA and sharing a moment with her son and the Vet Tech department’s alligator.

Familiar Face Joins Dean's Office Team

November 5, 2025

The co-owners of 1st Choice Irrigation in Rocky Ford, CO, are featured from left: Jared Gardner, Paul Casper, and Matthew Gardner. On the right, Jacob Gearhart, an irrigation tech student, poses with a Reinke pivot.

NCTA/Reinke Partnership Expands Student Career Options

November 5, 2025

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