![The NCTA Aggies evaluated bulls at Ruggles Angus near McCook in early January. (Smith/NCTA Photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/Ruggles1.jpg?itok=QkKx7nuL)
Aggies compete at Denver Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Jan. 21, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
The NCTA livestock judging team braved cold weather in pre-contest workouts in early January, and their efforts paid off last week in Denver.
The sophomore team brought home a 12th place in judging carloads of cattle at the National Western Stock Show. It was the highest rank for the team in recent history, said coach Doug Smith.
Read Aggies compete at Denver![NCTA Student Senate Officers, left to right, Aileen Reynosa, KayLee Rasmussen, Sarah Campbell and Nicole Wright. (NCTA photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/Officers.19-20jpg.jpg?itok=kXYspD-F)
Student leaders at NCTA Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Dec. 18, 2019
By NCTA News
Aggies who participate in student clubs and campus organizations have a voice in leadership at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The NCTA Student Senate is comprised of the representatives of the 20 clubs and teams at the agricultural campus, said KayLee Rasmussen of Burwell, Student Senate president.
“Each of the clubs or teams sends a first-year and second-year student to serve on the senate,” said Rasmussen, an animal science major who is secretary of the Aggies Shotgun Sports Team.
Read Student leaders at NCTA![Six athletes with the NCTA Aggie Rodeo Team ended their fall season at North Dakota in October. From left, Caprice Christianson, Greenbush, Minnesota; Bryce Tobiassen, Hildreth; Ryan Smith, Ragan; Quentin Anderson, Pierce; Wyatt Colman, O’Neill; and Nathan Burnett, Shelton. (Crawford/NCTA News photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/Rodeo.10.9.3.jpg?itok=Y3kTdw1j)
Aggie fall season wrap-up Thursday, November 14, 2019
Nov. 14, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Season travels are winding down this fall for five of the competition teams at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Read Aggie fall season wrap-up![FFA livestock judging was among district contests at NCTA two days this week. (Nutter/NCTA News photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/Dist.11.live_.jpg?itok=PrgY-UAz)
Teams, clubs enhance Aggie academics Thursday, November 14, 2019
Nov. 13, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Read Teams, clubs enhance Aggie academics![NCTA ag education major Audrey Heinz of Eaton, Colorado, visits with NCTA alumnus Conrad Nelson, who farms near Wallace about student programs. (M.Crawford/NCTA News photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/Audrey.Conrad2.jpg?itok=xjVjix5_)
Meet the Aggies, our programs and people Monday, September 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Nebraska’s two-year collegiate opportunities in the University of Nebraska system are known throughout this great state!
Student ambassadors, staff and faculty recruiters, and our Dean’s Office team from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture have had outstanding opportunities this month.
We are enjoying meeting new friends as we share the story of the “gem of southwest Nebraska” to many audiences around the state.
Read Meet the Aggies, our programs and people![NCTA Livestock Judging team members, from left, Garrett Lapp, Emily Riley, Seth Racicky, Maisie Kennicutt, and Camden Wilke. (NCTA Photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/TriStateAmarillo2.jpg?itok=zHEJgusB)
Aggie livestock team to Amarillo Monday, September 16, 2019
Sept. 16, 2019
By NCTA News
AMARILLO, Texas – The Aggie Livestock Judging Team from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska earned a fifth place overall last week at the Tri-State Fair in Amarillo.
Second-year livestock evaluators from NCTA had their highest team score in sheep and goats placing third. They were fourth in swine, fifth in cattle placings and sixth in oral reasons.
Read Aggie livestock team to Amarillo![NCTA Collegiate Cattlemen and Women in Ag students support the beef industry as volunteers in serving at the Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Pit. This year, they will serve the afternoon and evening of Saturday, August 31st. (NCTA photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/Beef%20Pit.2017_0.jpg?itok=5fg5vBSt)
Aggies at Nebraska State Fair Thursday, August 22, 2019
August 22, 2019
By NCTA News
The “Aggies from Curtis” are helping the Nebraska State Fair celebrate its 150th anniversary.
The annual 10-day event in Grand Island kicks off Friday (August 23) with opening ceremonies observing 150 years of showcasing Nebraska agriculture.
Students and volunteers from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will be at the fair for numerous activities and contests which conclude on Labor Day.
Read Aggies at Nebraska State Fair![NCTA Aggies in top placings at the national contest are, from left, Kyle Krantz, Alliance, 1st in crops; Colbey Luebbe, Seward, 2nd in horticulture; and Seth Racicky, Mason City, 1st in dairy judging. (J. Kennicutt/NCTA News)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/121.Trio_.Win_.jpg?itok=al0iV6y0)
NCTA Aggies excel at nationals Monday, May 6, 2019
May 6, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Thirty two Aggie students from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis tested their agricultural knowledge recently at a national collegiate competition in Murray, Kentucky.
Students from NCTA, known as the “Curtis ag school” and the sole two-year campus within the University of Nebraska system, competed in 12 of the 15 events for two-year colleges.
Read NCTA Aggies excel at nationals![2018 PTK academic honorary graduates arrive for NCTA commencement. The public is invited to the 2019 Graduation on Thursday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m. in Curtis. (Crawford/NCTA News photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/Grad.80.jpg?itok=ipEiFSCB)
Salute to the Class of 2019 Tuesday, April 30, 2019
April 30, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. - Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
This week we celebrate the results of two or more years of hard work by our Aggie students!
I look forward to welcoming guests to Curtis as the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture celebrates with graduating students, their families and friends, and our campus community.
Read Salute to the Class of 2019![Dr. Doug Smith explains sheep judging at the Standard of Excellence Livestock Judging Camp at NCTA. (File Photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/Sheep.jpg?itok=i4JS484o)
Judging camp, animal science youth day May 22-23 Monday, April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019
By NCTA and Nebraska Extension
CURTIS, Neb. – Youth can triple-dip on science, livestock and fun May 22-23 in Curtis, and stay overnight at a college campus, to boot.
Best to wear the boots, actually, and toss in a bed roll, pillow and overnight supplies.
Youth ages 8 to 18 can attend a livestock camp and animal science field day with hands-on training in evaluating livestock and exploring science.
Activities will be at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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