Cattle dog work on display Sunday Friday, February 15, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Stock dogs and their owners from southwestern Nebraska will provide a public demonstration of cattle handling savvy on Sunday in Kearney.
The Outback Stock Dog Association and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Stock Dog Team will be in the livestock arena of the Buffalo County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 17.
“The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic is excited to work with Ed Merritt and Kelly Popp of the Outback group and the students at NCTA in Curtis this Sunday,” said Ronette Bush-Heinrich, NCC coordinator.
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Avenues for NCTA Aggies Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Feb. 6, 2019
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. - The road to college education in Curtis, Nebraska, is a two-way street. Often the travels made by a student to their farm, ranch or home residence involve a pickup truck.
That is because we are a rural campus at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, serving the needs of our NCTA Aggie students who are studying agriculture and veterinary technology programs.
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Animals, NCTA Farm and Aggie studies Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Jan. 23, 2019
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
It is winter in southwest Nebraska! Cold weather and some slick road conditions again greeted students returning to campus in this third week of classes at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Some of our NCTA Aggies had gone home for the longer three-day weekend, while others stayed and worked on campus or in the area, and a few participated at livestock shows in Denver at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo.
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A successful 2018 at NCTA Thursday, January 3, 2019
January 3, 2019
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Welcoming the New Year and reflection at year-end brings many images and memories to the fore of our students and campus activities at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Our NCTA Aggie students, staff and faculty had another highly successful year.
An overview of 2018 includes a few of many highlights:
January –
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Aggie alumna returns with cow dog Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Nov. 13, 2018
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Lacey Haskell will return to the livestock arena at her alma mater this weekend with her cow dogs.
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NCTA: Learning and sharing Friday, September 14, 2018
Sept. 13, 2018
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
September is a busy month for agriculture as producers are harvesting crops, weaning spring–born calves and drilling fall cover crops and winter wheat.
The bounty from hard work and commitment to goals also pays off for college students engaged in academic enrichment activities at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Our Aggie teams in several collegiate sports have started their fall competitions. Individually, they are testing skills each has honed in classes and programs at NCTA in Curtis.
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NCTA Aggies: Cattle, dogs and kids Wednesday, August 29, 2018
August 29, 2018
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Animals are an important part of campus life at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis. They are an essential component of our hands-on experiences in veterinary technology and animal science. Animals are part of many of our teams and clubs. And animals can provide support and companionship for students away from home for the first time.
Some NCTA Aggie students bring their horses to Curtis for collegiate competition as members of the NCTA Ranch Horse or NCTA Rodeo Teams.
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NCTA Aggies lend a hand at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island Monday, August 27, 2018
August 27, 2018
By NCTA News
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Aggies spring into April Tuesday, March 27, 2018
March 27, 2018
NCTA Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Students returned to the NCTA campus on Monday after a wonderful spring break and are now in the home stretch before graduation on May 3.
Fortunately, on this agricultural campus students can enjoy the beautiful spring weather as they engage in experiential learning opportunities in our outdoor classrooms and field laboratories.
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Livestock sorting – the Aggie way Wednesday, February 28, 2018
March 1, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – A slight of hand may be just the right technique for coaxing a wary goat, lamb or cow into the pen or corral.
Add in the well-trained stock dog and gentle persuasion is more convincing.
Stock dog handlers and about 50 of their canine partners are expected from three or four states in Curtis this weekend, finding great weather, hearty stock and energetic college students running the show.
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