Animal science, rodeo student is Aggie of Month Monday, February 5, 2018
Feb. 5, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Cash Talamantez of Lisco, Nebraska, is an Aggie of the Month at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
He was named Aggie of the Month for December, 2017, said NCTA Dean Ron Rosati.
Talamantez was selected by NCTA faculty, staff and peers in various leadership positions at the two-year agriculture college.
The 2015 graduate of Bridgeport High School plans a career in a western Nebraska agriculture industry after his graduation in May.
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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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Aggies judge livestock at Denver Tuesday, January 16, 2018
January 16, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
DENVER - Livestock judging students from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis won 20th High Team overall in collegiate competition at the 112th National Western Stock Show and Rodeo.
“We had a solid couple of days and the team placed the highest of an Aggie team at the Denver contest in at least 10 years, perhaps longer,” said Coach Doug Smith.
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NCTA students named for Fall academic honors Tuesday, January 16, 2018
January 16, 2018
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NCTA celebrates diversity, agriculture industries Tuesday, January 16, 2018
January 16, 2018
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
This week we remember and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a man who pursued many of the same goals addressed at NCTA: education, economic development, personal development, and human dignity.
Dr. King pursued noble goals while pushing for nonviolence. This is one of his quotes from 1964 which best summarizes his vision:
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Looking toward continued growth and opportunity in 2018 Thursday, January 11, 2018
Jan. 11, 2018
By President Hank Bounds, University of Nebraska
A new year is a time for us to reflect on the progress we’ve made, look ahead and recommit ourselves to our goals.
With thousands of talented students and faculty returning to campus, and important initiatives underway across our University and state that will grow Nebraska for the future, I’m filled with gratitude and anticipation for what 2018 will bring.
The past year was a period of remarkable transformation for our University.
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Sorghum growers to NCTA on Jan. 18th Tuesday, January 9, 2018
January 9, 2018
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Limited irrigation concerns may prompt crop producers to consider planting grain sorghum this year.
Agronomy students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will join the region’s crop producers on January 18th to learn why grain sorghum is a viable crop for southwestern Nebraska.
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NCTA gains faculty veterinarian Monday, January 8, 2018
January 8, 2018
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – A private practice veterinarian specializing in beef cattle and equine health has joined the faculty of Veterinary Technology programs at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Darcy Moreland, DVM, joined the NCTA faculty fulltime last week. NCTA spring semester classes started Monday.
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NCTA vet techs, healthy animals Tuesday, January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
A profile of our award-winning Veterinary Technology Systems Division at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is the final installment of a 4-part series about the campus.
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General Ed building blocks Monday, January 8, 2018
January 8, 2018
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
Welcome to the New Year at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture!
This Dean’s Column brings you information about one of campus divisions that serves all students, regardless of their academic major. The General Education Division is an important component of the NCTA Campus.
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