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Professors Jo Bek and Doug Smith recognized top animal science students at Steak N Shake 2017. (Mary Crawford/NCTA Photo)

Animal Science honors students Monday, April 16, 2018

April 16, 2018

By Mary Crawford, NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – Students in Animal Science and Agriculture Education at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are hosting a year-end dinner and awards night on April 26.

Friends and families of four “traveling” teams of Aggie Rodeo, Aggie Shotgun Sports, NCTA Livestock Judging and the NCTA Ranch Horse Team will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Curtis Community Center.

Students are from animal science, equine management, agricultural education and academic enrichment teams.

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Rebekah Miller rides NCTA’s own Big Gem Surprise in her first Ranch Horse Team contest. (Photo by Shae DeNayer, NCTA)

Aggies: Books, boots and saddles Friday, March 16, 2018

March 16, 2018

NCTA Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.

A national observance of American agriculture begins Sunday for a weeklong salute to those who produce the food, fiber, fuels and families of our country. A hearty congratulations and THANK YOU to every individual associated with keeping us fed, clothed, sheltered and thriving.

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NCTA Aggie Shotgun Sports Team, from left, Tyler Heidemann, Daykin; Coach Alan Taylor; Alyssa Nowicki, Grand Island; Alan Rooney, Brewster; Kaylee Rasmussen, Burwell; Allen Matejka, Loomis; Rilee VanDonge, Holton, Kansas; Bryce Wert, Aurora; Slim Lincoln, Cody; Kaylee Hostler, Central City; and Cade Francis, Imperial. (Brent Thomas/NCTA photo)

NCTA 2018 Clay Target Match is March 3-4 Tuesday, February 27, 2018

February 27, 2018

By Mary Crawford, NCTA News

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – Collegiate teams will test clay target skills in the NCTA 2018 Clay Target Invitational at two North Platte area ranges over the weekend.

The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Shotgun Sports Team will host three other Prairie Circuit region teams on Saturday and Sunday.

“The NCTA Aggies will have eight students competing in sporting clay, skeet doubles and 5-stand sporting clays,” said Coach Alan Taylor.

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A student’s stock dog from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis has a gentle face-off with a goat at the NCTA campus farm. (Craig Chandler / NCTA-University Communication photo)

Stock dogs, student clubs enrich ag campus and academics Thursday, February 1, 2018

Feb. 1, 2018

Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD

When Lacey Johnson first came to college at Curtis in 2007 her sights were set primarily on academics in veterinary technology.

Along the way during three years of studies, she was influenced by Professor Judy Bowmaster-Cole in a dog obedience class. Lacey gained interest in how a well-trained stock dog could help in safe handling of livestock.

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Professor Jo Bek instructs a livestock student on vaccinations during a feedlot management course. (Craig Chandler / University Communication Photo)

NCTA: Teaching and livestock programs Thursday, December 14, 2017

December 14, 2017

Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD

This week’s column will feature Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture academic programs in animal science, equine science, and agricultural education. This column is a component of a four-part series on the award-winning programs at NCTA.

The Agriculture Production Systems - Animal Science and Agricultural Education Division draws the great enrollment to campus with over 110 students in courses such as livestock production, feedlot management and equine management.

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Members of the NCTA Shotgun Sports Team prep for a match earlier this season with Concordia College. (Alan Taylor photo)

Shotgunners aim for prizes Wednesday, November 29, 2017

November 29, 2017

By NCTA News

Sportsmen and recreationists can test their skills Saturday with local college students in a friendly competition in Curtis called, “Take Home the Bacon.”

The Aggie Shotgun Sports Club at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will host its annual clay target fun day at the Curtis Gun Club located on East Highway 23 east of Curtis, said Alan Taylor, coach of the Aggie team.

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NCTA Veterinary Technology students at the 2017 Curtis Fall Festival Parade. (NCTA VetTech Photo)

Aggies reap community spirit Friday, September 22, 2017

Sept. 21, 2017

Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD

The autumn atmosphere is upon us at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture!

Campus crops are slowly maturing and Brad Ramsdale, agronomy professor, reports that soybean harvest should be underway in about 10 days, around the first week of October.

Fall colors and chillier evenings are sure signs of a change of season for the college campus. Jackets and sweatshirts are the norm these brisk mornings.

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Aggie Rodeo is a popular competitive team at NCTA. (Craig Chandler / NCTA Photo)

NCTA students and teams grow Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Sept. 13, 2017

Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD

As word spreads about NCTA’s nationally ranked academic programs, students from across the country are responding and enrollment is growing!

Our report on NCTA’s fall enrollment outlines an increase in the number of full-time NCTA students for a fourth year in a row.

For the fall 2017 semester, the college on-campus population grew by four percent. Congratulations, Curtis! We have 255 students taking college classes right here in this community.

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