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Amy Schmidt

student, faculty
Graduate Student
Post-Baccalaureate
Office of Graduate Studies
Work Chase Hall (CHA) 216
Lincoln NE 68583-0726
US
Work 402-472-0877 On campus, dial 2-0877
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icon-academic-capEducation

  • Ph D, Mississippi State University, 2010
  • MS, Iowa State University, 1999
  • BS, Iowa State University, 1997

icon-documentPublications and Other Intellectual Contributions

  • Effectiveness of Composting as a Biosecure Mortality Disposal Method for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV)-Infected Pig Carcasses, Porcine Health Management, November 2017
  • Runoff water quality characteristics following swine slurry application, Transactions of the ASABE, November 2017
  • Spatial Variability of Heating Profiles in Windrowed Poultry Litter, Journal of Applied Poultry Research, June 2013
  • Testing Gridded NWS 1-day Observed Precipitation Analysis in a Daily Irrigation Scheduler, December 2013
  • Uncertainty analysis of an irrigation scheduling model for water management in crop production, Agricultural Water Management, June 2015
  • Quality-assured measurements of animal building emissions: particulate matter concentrations., Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (1995), December 2006
  • Quality assured measurements of animal building emissions: gas concentrations., Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (1995), October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2006
  • An assessment of nitrogen-based manure application rates on 39 U.S. swine operations., Journal of environmental quality, May 2004
  • ANSI/ASABE EP585 Animal Mortality Composting Standard, ASABE Standards, December 2015

icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors

  • Engineer of the Year, Nebraska Section of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2016
  • Outstanding Pork Service Award for Producer Outreach, Nebraska Pork Producers Association, 2016
  • ASABE Standards Development Award, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2016
  • Epsilon Sigma Phi Early Career Service Award, Epsilon Sigma Phi Honor Society - Mississippi Chapter, 2011
  • Success Award, Leadership Resources, 2014
  • State Pride Award for Faculty Excellence, Mississippi State University, 2011
  • Faces to Watch, UNL Institute of Ag and Natural Resources, 2013

Faculty Bio

Regional Wheat Variety Tours in mid June

May 15, 2009

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Timing Postemergence Weed Control in Corn

May 15, 2009

The Critical Period of Weed Control

Nebraska Research: How Nitrogen Affected the CPWC in Dryland Corn

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Continue Scouting for Alfalfa Weevil Feeding

May 15, 2009

Map showing alfalfa weevil development

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Fertilize Warm-Season Grasses Yet in May

May 15, 2009 Soon, as soil and air temperature increases, warm-season grasses will begin rapid growth. Adding the correct amount of nitrogen now will help these grasses produce extra hay or grazing.When determining how much nitrogen to apply, consider several factors.

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    Tips for Hastening Hay Dry-Down

    May 15, 2009 "Make hay while the sun shines" is an old, old saying but today's science has shown how true it really is.

    The most important weather factor affecting the rate of hay dry-down is sunlight. Temperature, humidity, wind speed, and soil moisture all are important, but solar radiation has the greatest impact on drying rate.

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    Using Grazing to Control Early Season Pasture Weeds

    May 15, 2009 If you have heavy weed pressure in your pastures, controlled grazing can provide efficient control of early season weeds.

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    Recommended Steps for Washing Pesticide-Contaminated Clothing

    May 15, 2009

    Play it Safe

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    Market Journal: How Climate Change will Change Farming

    May 15, 2009

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