Crops Judging Team
Our Crops Judging Team competes in several competitions throughout the year. The crops judging competitions include four separate categories in which students compete as individuals. NCTA's Crop Judging Team competed at the annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) judging conference and placed 1st overall to become National Champions.
Competitions
The crops contest includes four separate categories in which students compete as individuals. Students have one hour to complete each one. Much of the contests is focused upon knowledge requirements to become a Certified Crop Advisor.
- Agronomic Exam - this is a comprehensive exam over all knowledge in the field of agronomy. The exam includes 75 multiple choice questions.
- Math Practical - an exam that encompasses all possible mathematical problems in agronomy. Example calculations include seeding rates, fertilizer application rates, sprayer calibration, harvest losses, irrigation scheduling, grain moisture adjustments and livestock rations.
- Lab Practical - an exam that includes 75 specimens that can range from insect, disease and equipment identification, crop growth staging, pesticide labels, nutrient deficiency symptoms, fertilizer samples, and many more.
- Plant and Seed Identification - a 75 specimen exam of crop and weed plants and seeds. The exam has over 150 possible species.
Participation
Any student enrolled at NCTA may participate in the Crops Judging team and must enroll in the appropriate Crops Judging courses.
- AGR 1891 Crops Judging I, Fall semesters
- AGR 2892 Crops Judging II, Spring semesters
2017 Results
1st Place Team and National Champion NACTA Crops Contest
April 8, 2017 - Manhattan, KS
Individual Results
1st Place - John Paul Kain
2nd Place - Vincent Jones
3rd Place - Maggie Brunmeier
6th Place - Brent Thomas
April 8, 2017 - Manhattan, KS
Individual Results
1st Place - John Paul Kain
2nd Place - Vincent Jones
3rd Place - Maggie Brunmeier
6th Place - Brent Thomas
1st Place Team - NCTA Crops Contest
March 11, 2017 - Curtis, NE
Individual Results
1st Place - John Paul Kain
2nd Place - Maggie Brunmeier
3rd Place - Vincent Jones
10th Place - Brent Thomas
March 11, 2017 - Curtis, NE
Individual Results
1st Place - John Paul Kain
2nd Place - Maggie Brunmeier
3rd Place - Vincent Jones
10th Place - Brent Thomas
1st Place Team - Iowa State Crops Contest
February 11, 2017 - Ames, Iowa
Individual Results
1st Place - John Paul Kain
2nd Place - Vincent Jones
3rd Place - Maggie Brunmeier
4th Place - Kyle Krantz
February 11, 2017 - Ames, Iowa
Individual Results
1st Place - John Paul Kain
2nd Place - Vincent Jones
3rd Place - Maggie Brunmeier
4th Place - Kyle Krantz
1st Place Team and National Champion - NACTA Precision Agriculture Contest
April 6, 2017 - Manhattan, KS
Team Members
Vincent Jones (2nd Place)
John Paul Kain (4th Place)
Will Kusant
Lee Jespersen
April 6, 2017 - Manhattan, KS
Team Members
Vincent Jones (2nd Place)
John Paul Kain (4th Place)
Will Kusant
Lee Jespersen
Interested?
Interested in the Crops Judging Team? Contact Brad Ramsdale for assistance with any questions or concerns that you may have.
Bradford Ramsdale
Associate Professor
NCTA - Ag Hall 404 East 7th Street
Curtis, NE 69025
1 (308)-367-5225
bramsdale2@unl.edu
Bradford Ramsdale
Associate Professor
NCTA - Ag Hall 404 East 7th Street
Curtis, NE 69025
1 (308)-367-5225
bramsdale2@unl.edu