The NCTA Aggie Rodeo club organized for the 2019-2020 season with J.R. Dack (far left with rope) named as the coach. The season opener is at Wisconsin this weekend. (NCTA Photo)
Aggie rodeo to open at Wisconsin Tuesday, September 3, 2019

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NCTA Collegiate Cattlemen and Women in Ag students support the beef industry as volunteers in serving at the Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Pit. This year, they will serve the afternoon and evening of Saturday, August 31st. (NCTA photo)
Aggies at Nebraska State Fair Thursday, August 22, 2019

August 22, 2019

By NCTA News

The “Aggies from Curtis” are helping the Nebraska State Fair celebrate its 150th anniversary.

The annual 10-day event in Grand Island kicks off Friday (August 23) with opening ceremonies observing 150 years of showcasing Nebraska agriculture.

Students and volunteers from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will be at the fair for numerous activities and contests which conclude on Labor Day.

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Animal Science professor Joanna Hergenreder teaches equine courses and coaches the NCTA Ranch Horse Team. (Crawford/NCTA News photo)
Horses, livestock restricted on campus Tuesday, August 13, 2019

August 13, 2019

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2018 PTK academic honorary graduates arrive for NCTA commencement. The public is invited to the 2019 Graduation on Thursday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m. in Curtis. (Crawford/NCTA News photo)
Salute to the Class of 2019 Tuesday, April 30, 2019

April 30, 2019

NCTA Dean’s Message

By Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.

CURTIS, Neb. - Congratulations to the Class of 2019!

This week we celebrate the results of two or more years of hard work by our Aggie students!

I look forward to welcoming guests to Curtis as the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture celebrates with graduating students, their families and friends, and our campus community.

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Vet Tech students in the NCTA Exotic Animal class tour the Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff with their classmate Shay Nealon, far right, who is served her internship with the zoo. (Crawford / NCTA photo)
Internships, service and pancakes Wednesday, April 24, 2019

April 24, 2019

By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.

 Our Aggie students are in the last week of the academic year at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.

Enthusiasm is high for year-end programs and graduation events on May 1 and 2.

As we prepare for final exams starting Thursday, our veterinary technology students out on internships are saying goodbye to their employers and animal care settings.

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NCTA cowboy Quentin Anderson of Pierce won the long go in calf roping at the South Dakota State University Jack Rabbit Stampede in Brookings, S.D. (Photo by Alex Penna)
Aggie rodeo paced by Pierce calf roper Friday, April 12, 2019

April 12, 2019 - UPDATED

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CURTIS, Neb. - NCTA Aggie Rodeo teams competed April 5-6 at Brookings, South Dakota, in Great Plains Region competition of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

Athletes from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis were led by Quentin Anderson of Pierce, Nebraska as he won the long round of calf roping with a time of 11.7 seconds.

“We competed well at Brookings last weekend and next return to the other side of South Dakota,” said Coach Taylor Rossenbach.

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NCTA agricultural education major Kayla Mues of Cambridge visits with high school friends, Megan and Kyleigh, to her left, with Rylee and Taylor, to her right during a District 11 FFA contest in Curtis. Kayla is among NCTA Aggies assisting at FFA convention and contests in Lincoln this week. (Jocelyn Kennicutt / NCTA News photo)
Aggies around the state and nation Tuesday, April 2, 2019

April 2, 2019

NCTA Dean's Message by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.

Aggies of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are learning by doing in Curtis and also in locations across the country, including Lincoln, Omaha, Texas, Wyoming, and, Kentucky.

Our campus in Curtis is filled with students who are concentrating their studies in our specialties of agriculture and veterinary technology.

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In April of 2018 the NCTA Aggies capture overall reserve champion two-year college at the North American Colleges and Teachers in Agriculture national contest. (NCTA News file photo)
A successful 2018 at NCTA Thursday, January 3, 2019

January 3, 2019

By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.

Welcoming the New Year and reflection at year-end brings many images and memories to the fore of our students and campus activities at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.

 Our NCTA Aggie students, staff and faculty had another highly successful year.

 An overview of 2018 includes a few of many highlights:

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NCTA Aggie Rodeo Club includes competitive athletes on the traveling team and supporting members. They compete in Ames, Iowa this weekend. (Photo by Tori Rossenbach)
Re-energized for the Aggie Eight Thursday, October 18, 2018

Oct. 18, 2018

By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.

Aggie students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture were on Fall Break earlier this week.

Students were back on campus with classes resuming Wednesday.

Most were to travel home and recharge their batteries for a four-day weekend starting after classes ended last Friday.

The break for University of Nebraska students at five campuses marked the 8-week or half-way point in the fall semester.

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Aggie Rodeo Women’s Team (front, from left) Madison Schnase, Lincoln; Emma Bassler, Blair; Cheyenne Eden, Humboldt; Tara Spatz, Trotwood, Ohio; and Shelby Dismuke, Pine, Colorado. Men’s Team (back, from left) Baily Holt, Ainsworth; Trey Baum, Elgin; Quentin Anderson, Pierce; Austin Porras, Greeley, Colorado; and Jebb Ginkens, Harrison. (Photo credit: Tori Rossenbach)
Aggie Men’s Rodeo place in Iowa Monday, October 1, 2018

Oct. 1, 2018                                                                        

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