NCTA guides FFA and Ag Ed students Monday, November 13, 2017
Nov. 13, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
It may be obvious that students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis study agriculture.
What many may not realize is that Aggies students also can major in one of NCTA’s newer programs.
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Cattle seminar Nov. 15 at NCTA Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Nov. 8, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Nebraska’s cattle industry and a global perspective for producers and consumers will be featured Wednesday, Nov. 15 during a public seminar at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
“The U.S. Beef Cattle Production Journey: The Destination Is Up To Us” topic will feature veterinarian and nationally-known cattle industry consultant Dan Thomson.
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November is the month for gratitude Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Nov. 7, 2017
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
November is best known for ending with Thanksgiving – a celebration of gratitude for harvest and a successful year. However, we are so fortunate and have so much to be thankful for I would like to start the month with an expression of gratitude and continue to recognize our blessings throughout the season. Our perspective on the day ahead of us can be greatly improved when we take a few minutes to recognize and appreciate the many positive aspects of our lives.
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NCTA hosts Discovery Day Monday Tuesday, November 7, 2017
November 7, 2017
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Sprayer clinic at NCTA on Nov. 15 Monday, November 6, 2017
Nov. 6, 2017
By NCTA News
A “sprayer clinic” for agricultural producers and herbicide applicators of field crops will be November 15 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
Agronomists and crop equipment companies will showcase the latest in crop sprayer technologies, along with discussions of safe and efficient use of the herbicide dicamba.
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Behind the microphone at NCTA Monday, October 30, 2017
Oct. 30, 2017
By Kylee Miller, NCTA student writer
It’s not just performers in cowboy boots and cowboy hats who share a microphone on the college stage in Curtis these days.
New to the campus activities at Nebraska’s only all-agriculture college, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, is a monthly “Open Mic Night,” a platform where students and locals gather to showcase their talents.
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Students take trail to success Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Oct. 25, 2017
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
Fall harvest at our agricultural campus brings exciting learning opportunities for our students.
Last Saturday that meant participating in a trail drive to bring home the college cow herd. Four students were responsible for assisting farm manager Roy Cole in this work, one of many experiential learning activities involving our students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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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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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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NCTA Aggie Rodeo season underway Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Sept. 12, 2017
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. - Aggie rodeo athletes from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis are again saddling their horses for rodeo action in the Cornhusker state.
The NCTA Aggie Rodeo Team heads to North Platte for weekend action on Sept. 16-17 where the Great Plains Region teams meet in their second weekend rodeo of National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association action.
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