NCTA, Outback Stock Dog trial is April 1-2 Tuesday, March 28, 2017
March 27, 2017
By NCTA News
Curtis, Neb. – Skills of man and canine will be on trial this weekend in Curtis.
Efficient and low-stress livestock handling will be April 1-2 in a dog trial hosted by the Outback Stock Dog Association and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Stock Dog Club.
Events will be in the NCTA Livestock Teaching Center indoor arena beginning with a handlers’ meeting at 8:30 a.m. and contest at 9 a.m. daily.
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NCTA Aggies dig landscape challenge in Utah Friday, March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Curtis, Neb. – The mountainous beauty at Provo, Utah, inspired an agricultural trio from Nebraska in a unique test of their collegiate training.
Three students from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis ranked 16th of 57 college teams which competed in the 2017 National Landscape Collegiate Plant Installation.
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Aggie Ranch Horse Team is Reserve Champ, McGinley wins All-Around at Cheyenne Thursday, March 23, 2017
March 23, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Cheyenne, Wyo. – Ranch Horse students riding for their college team from Curtis, Nebraska ranked well in their second major show of 2017 claiming the Reserve Champion Collegiate Team title.
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture sent 11 riders to the show ring at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, competing in collegiate or open division events, said Aggie Coach Joanna Hergenreder.
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NCTA Women in Ag celebrate leadership Monday, March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017
By NCTA News
Curtis, Neb. – Leadership and educational opportunities for women in agricultural careers is at the forefront for the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The NCTA Women In Ag organization is a popular club on the campus of the agricultural college for its community service and educational programs.
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Celebrating National Ag Week Monday, March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017
A message from Dr. Ron Rosati, NCTA Dean
Greetings from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, home of the NCTA Aggies and future leaders in American agriculture.
This week is National Agriculture Week and Nebraskans join the nation’s consumers in recognizing the 2017 theme, “Agriculture: Food for Life.”
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Aggie Shooting Team led by Shawn Barger and Rilee VanDonge Monday, March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017
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NCTA 2017 mid-year graduates Friday, March 17, 2017
March 17, 2017
By NCTA News Service
Curtis, Neb. – Nine students from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis completed their academic programs in December and have been working in agricultural and veterinary technology careers over the winter.
Eight received an associate of applied science (AAS) degree and one was awarded a certificate, said Vicky Luke of NCTA registration and records.
The students are invited to return to the NCTA campus for graduation activities on May 3- 4, 2017, including commencement at 1:30 p.m. on May 4, Luke said.
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Aggie rodeo barrel race is Thursday Monday, March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
For NCTA News by Cassie Bratton
Curtis, Neb. - The rodeo team at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will be hosting a second barrel race in its Jackpot Series on Thursday (March 16) at Mill Park in Curtis.
Prizes are given to top places, with proceeds directed to the Aggie spring rodeo season.
The series includes categories for Peewees (younger athletes) and Open (for all ages). Riders may warm up horses during the open arena at 4:30 p.m., with exhibitions at 5:30 and the run at 6:30 starting with Peewee riders.
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Johnson and Rooney are leaders with the NCTA Aggie Shooting Team Monday, March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
By NCTA News
Lincoln, Neb. – The “Ice Out” Shooting Sports Competition in Lincoln Saturday proved challenging for collegiate sports enthusiasts.
Aggie Shooting Sports Team members from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture of Curtis faced rigorous competitors and some frigid conditions at the sport which drew students from throughout the Midwest.
Host Midland University of Fremont won the contest, and entered 25 of the 127 individual competitors. Students were from 14 colleges and six states.
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Ten colleges compete at NCTA Crops Contest; NCTA Aggies win division Monday, March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
By NCTA News Service
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