NCTA Aggies win K State crops contest Tuesday, March 13, 2018
March 13, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
A second winning sweep is in the books for an agronomy foursome from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis.
Lee Jespersen, a Hemingford, Nebraska, farmer and NCTA student majoring in diversified agriculture led the Aggies Crops Judging Team to first-place honors at the Kansas State University Crops Judging Contest in Manhattan.
In addition to Jespersen were 2nd, Dalon Koubek, North Platte; 3rd, Nate Montanez, Grand Island; and 4th, Will Kusant, Comstock.
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One Nebraska – One University: NCTA is a key part of both Monday, March 5, 2018
Updated March 13, 2018
NCTA Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
The University of Nebraska is the state’s only public university, with campuses and programs throughout the state. The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is one of the components. The services provided by the University of Nebraska complement those offered by our other outstanding higher education institutions in Nebraska including state colleges, community colleges and private colleges.
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Arnold student is NCTA Aggie of the Month Thursday, March 8, 2018
March 8, 2018
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Sadie Christensen has been named the Aggie of the Month for February 2018 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The 2016 graduate of Arnold High School is an NCTA sophomore majoring in Agriculture Production Systems – Diversified Agriculture and Ag Business Management. She assists with various tasks in the NCTA Dean’s Office.
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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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Guiding your future at NCTA Tuesday, February 27, 2018
February 27, 2018
NCTA Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Prospective students and their families can develop an excellent overview of NCTA facilities, programs and student life during one of three specialized sessions each year entitled, “Discovery Day at NCTA.”
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture always looks forward to hosting these future students and their parents for group sessions, individual appointments with advisors, tours of campus, and fact-filled details for financial aid.
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NCTA 2018 Clay Target Match is March 3-4 Tuesday, February 27, 2018
February 27, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – Collegiate teams will test clay target skills in the NCTA 2018 Clay Target Invitational at two North Platte area ranges over the weekend.
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Shotgun Sports Team will host three other Prairie Circuit region teams on Saturday and Sunday.
“The NCTA Aggies will have eight students competing in sporting clay, skeet doubles and 5-stand sporting clays,” said Coach Alan Taylor.
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NCTA hosts campus Discovery Day Friday, February 23, 2018
February 23, 2018
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NCTA Aggies join cooperatives tour Thursday, February 22, 2018
February 22, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Four agribusiness students from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, Neb., recently attended the College Conference on Cooperatives in Minneapolis.
Nate Letcher and Riley Abbott, both of Hay Springs, Erica Mowery of Middleburg, Pennsylvania, and Taylor Hovie of Grand Island, joined 15 other Nebraskans at the CCOC events on February 16-18, said Jeremy Sievers, NCTA adviser.
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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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NCTA to host Feb. 26 science fair Monday, February 19, 2018
February 19, 2018
By NCTA News
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