Catherine Ljunggren, an NCTA student from Harvard, at right, studies a plant for crops judging. (Mary Pat Hoag photo)
Salute to a great year Tuesday, April 24, 2018

April 24, 2018

NCTA Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.

 This final week of April brings the 2017-2018 academic year to a close for the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. And what a year it has been!

We have been fortunate to have another group of enthusiastic Aggie students on campus this spring, with highly dedicated faculty leading their academics.

A stellar support staff in all areas of campus function keeps us on track and operating smoothly in classrooms, residence halls, food services, facilities, business offices, and student services.

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Cash Talamantez, right, header with team roping heeler, Ty Hermelbracht, left, compete in the short-go at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo. The NCTA Aggies finish their regular season May 6. (Craig Chandler/University Communication photo)
Aggie ropers loop 10th spot Tuesday, April 24, 2018

April 24, 2018                                                                      

By NCTA News

LINCOLN, Neb. – The long road to Lincoln was worth the drive for a pair of collegiate team ropers from Curtis, Nebraska last weekend.

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The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis is 2018 Reserve Champion Two-year College in the sweepstakes of 13 contests at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture conference in Norfolk, Nebraska April 19-21. (Photo by Mary Pat Hoag)
NCTA Reserve Champs at nationals Monday, April 23, 2018

April 23, 2018

By Mary Crawford, NCTA News

NORFOLK, Neb. – The Aggies at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis have repeated a Reserve Champion title in national agriculture contests hosted in Nebraska.

Twenty five students competed in 12 categories at the North American Colleges and Teachers in Agriculture competitions April 19-21.  Awards were presented Saturday evening.

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University of Nebraska Vice President Mike Boehm will participate in two events at Curtis honoring NCTA Aggie students and the Class of 2018.
NCTA graduation events May 2-3 Saturday, April 21, 2018

April 21, 2018                                                                    

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A campus-wide recycling program at NCTA reduces the waste stream to landfills. (Craig Chandler / NCTA Photo)
Campus recycles for Earth Day Friday, April 20, 2018

April 20, 2018                                      

By NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – Every day is Earth Day on a college campus submersed in agriculture.

The first year of a new recycling program at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis has kept 300 pounds of plastic bottles and aluminum cans out of the local landfill.

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NCTA team ropers practice at Mill Park Arena in Curtis. (Craig Chandler / NCTA Photo)
UNL Rodeo hosts Aggies April 20-21 Thursday, April 19, 2018

April 19, 2018      

By Mary Crawford, NCTA News

LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Rodeo Week features collegiate rodeo action this weekend in Lincoln.

The Aggie Rodeo Team from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis has 10 athletes heading to the Friday and Saturday contest at the Lancaster Event Center.

Coach Taylor Rossenbach, an NCTA rodeo alumnus, active team roper, and businessman in Curtis, said the Aggie students are ready for competitive action.

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Kallie Hilker is the NCTA Aggie of the Month
Vet Tech is Aggie of the Month Wednesday, April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018

By NCTA News

Kallie Hilker has been named the Aggie of the Month for March 2018 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.

The native of Cambridge, Nebraska, is studying veterinary technology and is currently completing her veterinary technician internship requirement with Hilltop Veterinary Clinic in Kearney.

She will graduate on May 3 from NCTA, work at the clinic in Kearney this summer, and then plans to return to campus in August to add a degree in agribusiness management.

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Rwandan scholars work at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff in 2017. PREC Director Jack Whittier is at right. (Courtesy photo)
NCTA offers global ag program Tuesday, April 17, 2018

April 17, 2018

NCTA Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.

In May we kick off an exciting opportunity for the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture and our campus community in Curtis. We will be hosting 50 young men and women from Rwanda for three weeks of intensive agricultural training.

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Professors Jo Bek and Doug Smith recognized top animal science students at Steak N Shake 2017. (Mary Crawford/NCTA Photo)
Animal Science honors students Monday, April 16, 2018

April 16, 2018

By Mary Crawford, NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – Students in Animal Science and Agriculture Education at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are hosting a year-end dinner and awards night on April 26.

Friends and families of four “traveling” teams of Aggie Rodeo, Aggie Shotgun Sports, NCTA Livestock Judging and the NCTA Ranch Horse Team will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Curtis Community Center.

Students are from animal science, equine management, agricultural education and academic enrichment teams.

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Haley Farr, left, and Christine Land say “Aggies Helping Aggies” at The Cupboard has been a popular Agribusiness Club service project on campus this year. (Brent Thomas/NCTA photo)
The cupboard’s not bare Monday, April 16, 2018

April 16, 2018

By NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – Out of laundry detergent? A bit short on grocery money during the final two weeks of school? Tight budget before graduation and needing study supplies for finals?

Sharing with friends in need has been a campus service this semester through “The Cupboard” in the agribusiness department at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.

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