Aggie Roundup for April Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Dean's Message
By Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. - Aggie students from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are packing in as much studying, lab work, and academic travels as possible before finals late next week and graduation on Thursday, May 6.
A tally of upcoming and recent events demonstrates the many opportunities for Aggies studying agriculture and veterinary technology.
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Spring brings Aggie rewards Wednesday, April 14, 2021
NCTA Dean's Message
By Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
An old football field at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is a wonderful open, green space across from Agriculture Hall.
Looking out from the second- and third-floor classrooms and offices of Ag Hall, I can envision a venue which once hosted hundreds of football games, graduations, and public celebrations of the “Curtis Aggies.”
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A voice for Aggies Thursday, March 11, 2021
By NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
James Lee appreciates the leadership skills he gained as an FFA member at Sutherland High School.
Now, in his second semester as a college freshman in Curtis at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, the agribusiness major and former Sutherland Sailor is leading the Aggie student body.
He was elected vice president of NCTA Student Senate last fall when he attended the Senate’s organizational meeting, as a first-year representative of the NCTA Business Club.
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Livestock team doubled up at weekend contests Friday, February 19, 2021
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Hard work keeps some of the freezing temperatures at bay for livestock evaluation students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
“Some low temperatures and snow did not deter this team,” said Coach Doug Smith. “Early mornings and miles to travel is what the team experienced last weekend.”
The freshmen and sophomore students on the NCTA Livestock Judging Team traveled to Valentine on Friday, Feb. 12 for the Heart City Bull Bash Judging Contest.
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Aggie Team Highlight, NCTA Livestock Judging Tuesday, December 1, 2020
By Malina Lindstrom, student writer
This week’s Aggie Team Highlight comes to us from Lauren Nichols, a Livestock Management major from Scottsbluff who is in her second year on the NCTA Livestock Judging Team.
What is NCTA Livestock Judging, and who are the members? How many students are on the teams?
The Livestock Judging team involves evaluating livestock and placing them in order from best to last. This is done by looking at all of the different characteristics each animal offers.
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NCTA Student Spotlight, Clayton Runkle Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Nov. 11, 2020
By Malina Lindstrom, student writer
This week’s student spotlight is Clayton Runkle, a Kansas native and first-year animal science student at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. Read on to learn about Clayton and his involvement on campus.
Hometown
Richfield, Kansas
What are your plans after college?
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Meet Lauren Nichols, NCTA Student Spotlight Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Nov. 4, 2020
By Malina Lindstrom, student writer
A recent American FFA Degree recipient, Lauren Nichols is a second-year animal science student at NCTA and is this week’s Student Spotlight. Read on to learn more about Lauren and her involvement.
Hometown
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
What are your plans after college?
My plans and career goals after college involve working in the cattle industry in some way, either in production, genetics or nutrition.
What organizations, clubs, and teams are you involved with at NCTA?
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Measuring Aggie advantages Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Oct. 13, 2020
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Financial savings when applying for college classes don’t get much better than a current opportunity at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Cost of education is reduced through the University of Nebraska system for students seeking admission to NCTA and three other NU campuses. Here in Curtis, NCTA applicants can consider three incentives:
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Aggies judge at two weekend contests Monday, October 5, 2020
Oct. 5, 2020
By NCTA News
Two livestock evaluation teams with the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture competed Friday in Kansas, then back to Nebraska for a workout on Saturday, and a contest Sunday.
The season opener for the freshmen and sophomores was the Flint Hills / Mid-America Classic Judging Contest at Hutchinson, Kansas where the team evaluated classes of livestock in beef, sheep, swine and goats, said Aggie Coach Doug Smith.
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Join an Aggie team Wednesday, June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020
Dean’s Message from Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. – Quentin Anderson wanted to rodeo after his high school years so he headed to a college where he could not only gain a degree but continue his love of calf roping and being horseback.
He joined the Aggie Rodeo and Ranch Horse Teams at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis while studying equine industry management and ag business.
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