Aggies offer weekend horse clinic Thursday, February 15, 2018
February 15, 2018
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Spectators can stop by a reining and horsemanship clinic in Curtis this weekend as college students gain tips on working with their equine counterparts.
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Dean Rosati: "Preparing Nebraskans for a growing poultry industry" Wednesday, February 14, 2018
February 14, 2018
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, NCTA Dean
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture has been charged by the Nebraska Legislature with “expediently responding to the emerging workforce development needs of Nebraska’s agricultural industries”, according to state guidance documents.
The college takes that charge seriously as demonstrated by the recent development of a poultry science program in Curtis.
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NCTA Aggies sweep crops contest Monday, February 12, 2018
February 12, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – The Crops Judging Team from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis made a Saturday sweep in their opening contest for the year.
NCTA Aggies won first place team among 2-year colleges while the Aggie students swept the top four individual placings in a contest at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, said Coach Brad Ramsdale, agronomy professor.
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Omaha freshman is NCTA Aggie Friday, February 9, 2018
February 9, 2018
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. - An Omaha student who wants to help dogs and companion animals stay healthy has been named an NCTA Aggie of the Month.
Rosa Jurado, first-year student at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, has been named Aggie of the Month for January.
The 2017 graduate of Benson High School studies Veterinary Technology Systems. She was nominated by Eric Reed, advisor for the NCTA Yearbook, of which Jurado is a co-editor.
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NCTA and Mississippi State plan poultry partnership Thursday, February 8, 2018
February 8, 2018
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Leaders from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture and Mississippi State University signed a cooperative agreement Wednesday [Feb. 7] designed to train workforce entrants for the midwestern state’s burgeoning poultry industry.
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NCTA: Animals, Students and Outreach Wednesday, February 7, 2018
February 7, 2018
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
Social media is the primary communication tool for many friends and followers of our student population at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Facebook is an effective means of relaying stories of our campus community to alumni, stakeholders in NCTA, and the family and friends of Aggie students.
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Parents salute two from NCTA Tuesday, February 6, 2018
February 6, 2018
By NCTA News
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Animal science, rodeo student is Aggie of Month Monday, February 5, 2018
Feb. 5, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Cash Talamantez of Lisco, Nebraska, is an Aggie of the Month at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
He was named Aggie of the Month for December, 2017, said NCTA Dean Ron Rosati.
Talamantez was selected by NCTA faculty, staff and peers in various leadership positions at the two-year agriculture college.
The 2015 graduate of Bridgeport High School plans a career in a western Nebraska agriculture industry after his graduation in May.
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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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