Aggies: Books, boots and saddles Friday, March 16, 2018
March 16, 2018
NCTA Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
A national observance of American agriculture begins Sunday for a weeklong salute to those who produce the food, fiber, fuels and families of our country. A hearty congratulations and THANK YOU to every individual associated with keeping us fed, clothed, sheltered and thriving.
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I Can. We Will. FFA Week and Nebraska Beef Tuesday, February 20, 2018
February 20, 2018
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
This week marks the annual observance by the National FFA Organization in saluting FFA students and families with National FFA Week. The 2018 theme is “I Can. We Will.”
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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 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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NCTA: Teaching and livestock programs Thursday, December 14, 2017
December 14, 2017
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
This week’s column will feature Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture academic programs in animal science, equine science, and agricultural education. This column is a component of a four-part series on the award-winning programs at NCTA.
The Agriculture Production Systems - Animal Science and Agricultural Education Division draws the great enrollment to campus with over 110 students in courses such as livestock production, feedlot management and equine management.
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Cattle industry leaders mentor Aggies Wednesday, December 13, 2017
December 13, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Aggie students are joining cattle producers and industry leaders as members of Nebraska’s largest beef industry organization.
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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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Animal scientist joins NCTA faculty Friday, August 11, 2017
Aug. 11, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Beef cattle and animal nutrition are among specialties for a new faculty member at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Meredith (Bremer) Cable of rural Bertrand joins NCTA on Monday as an assistant professor of animal science, and starts work with students as classes begin Aug. 21, said Doug Smith, chair of the NCTA Animal Science and Agricultural Education division.
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NCTA hosts camp for young animal scientists Wednesday, May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. - Swine, cattle, sheep, poultry, horses, grasslands and livestock judging had top billing for youth recently at a judging and animal science camp in Curtis.
Nearly 160 youth and adults attended the 12th annual Youth Animal Science Field Day on Thursday at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, said Frontier County Extension Educator Kathy Burr.
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