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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

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Field Updates

April 10, 2009 Wheat condition is rated0% very poor, 6% poor, 30% fair, 55% good, and 9% excellent, which is above last year.

Oat planting increased to 21%, near last year's22% but behind the average of 32%.

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Western Wheat Suffers with Limited Moisture, High Winds

April 3, 2009

Western Nebraska wheat stand suffering from dry conditions

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Q & A on Reducing Phosphorus Costs this Year

April 3, 2009

Case Studies: How Producers Are Modifying Their Phosphorus Use

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Give Proper Credit, Eliminate Unnecessary Nutrient Applications to Save Money

April 3, 2009 Crediting soil for beneficial nutrients or eliminating the over-application of such nutrients can save farmers big bucks in fertilizer costs, according to UNL research.

 

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Nebraska Corn at Moderate Risk for Stewart's Wilt and Flea Beetle Damage in 2009

Photo of stewart's wilt lesions
Figure 1. Stewart's wilt lesions from the leaf blight phase.

April 3, 2009

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Futures Markets: Where do They Fit in Your Marketing Plan?

April 3, 2009

This is one in a series of articles from specialists at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center on ag decisions in this time of economic undertainty.

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UNL Offers Information, Tools for Farm Bill Sign-up

April 3, 2009

On Tuesday the USDA extended the sign-up deadline from June 1 to Aug. 14 for the Direct and County-cyclical Program (DCP) and the new Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program. This allows the producer another 10 weeks to decide whether to participate in the ACRE program or remain in DCP.

 

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Long-Term No-Till Out Yields Tilled Comparisons

April 3, 2009

Cover Crops Add a New Dimension

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