Herding Dog Basics workshop June 25 Tuesday, June 8, 2021
By NCTA News
Australian Shepherds and Border Collies are two popular breeds of dogs used for herding sheep or cattle on farms and ranches.
On June 25 in Curtis, Aggie Stock Dog Team coach Leighlynn Obermiller with the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will share basic background and pointers about working stock dogs.
Frontier County Extension is host of “Herding Dog Basics” for adults and youth in 8th grade through 12th grade, said Kathy Burr, extension educator, Nebraska Extension Frontier County.
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Aggies: Ride for the brand Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Dean's Message
By NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
We observe commencement Thursday for our Class of 2021 of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
In many regards, our academic programs have been full speed ahead with in-person classes throughout the fall and spring semester. However, this group of graduates saw some personal and college tests unlike any before seen by those passing under the Aggie arches near Ag Hall.
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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.
Aggie Rodeo:
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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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Spring with the Aggies Thursday, April 8, 2021
April 8, 2021
By NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Campus is alive with the freshness of Spring!
Signs of seasonal activities are everywhere for Aggies at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. Here are a few observations this first week of April:
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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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Monthly stock dog trials begin Feb. 20-21 Wednesday, February 10, 2021
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Stock dogs and livestock take to the arena this weekend on Feb. 20-21 for the first public trial of the 2021 season at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Due to severely cold weather, the trial had to be moved from Feb. 13-14.
Dog handlers meet at 8:30 a.m. daily at the heated, indoor arena of the NCTA Livestock Teaching Center in Curtis. Contests starting at 9 a.m. are open to spectators, free of charge.
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Aggies to Oklahoma with stock dogs Monday, November 16, 2020
Nov. 16, 2020
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Five students and their dogs with the NCTA Stock Dog Team in Curtis recently competed in a stock dog trial at the Rose Ranch in Salina, Oklahoma.
The experience was a learning opportunity for five who competed and for a freshman who accompanied the group, said Leighlynn Obermiller, faculty member at the Veterinary Technology Systems division of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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Stock Dog Club, Aggie Club Highlight Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Nov. 11, 2020
By Malina Lindstrom, student writer
This week’s Aggie Club Highlight comes to us from the Stock Dog Club. Read on to learn about this organization from their first-year president, Aubrey Kelley.
What is Stock Dog Club, and who are the members? How many members do you have?
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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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