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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

4 Field Days Focus on Growing Soybean Cyst Nematode Losses

August 15, 2008

Learn How to Identify and Manage Infestations

Last year, soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) reduced yields for Nebraska farmers by an estimated 2.3 million bushels worth over $25 million. And often, the pest was never detected.

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Gudmundsen Sandhills Lab Open House Aug. 27

August 15, 2008

Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory's ninth annual open house is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Activities are planned from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. MDT at the Wagonhammer Education Center at the UNL facility near Whitman. Presentations on the various aspects of cattle and natural resource management will be given throughout the day.

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Sorghum Hybrid Field Day Sept. 4 near Chester

August 15, 2008

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Irrigation and Energy Conservation Field Day Sept. 3

August 15, 2008

The Sept. 3 Irrigation and Energy Conservation Field Day at UNL's South Central Field Laboratory near Clay Center will spotlight methods for saving water and money.

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Charles Fenster Receives Panhandle Outstanding Service to Ag Award

August 15, 2008

Charles Fenster of Gering has been named the 2008 winner of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Outstanding Service to Panhandle Agriculture Award. A pioneering ag researcher, Fenster retired nearly 30 years ago from the University of Nebraska but has remained active in Nebraska agriculture.

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Soybean Aphids Increasing; Entering Critical Period

August 8, 2008

 

Soybean growers across the state should be scouting for soybean aphids. Soybean aphid populations continue to increase in Nebraska and quite a few fields in eastern Nebraska have been treated with an insecticide. Growers should scout each field independently to determine the need for treatment.

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Wheat Profits Could Narrow As Input Prices Increase

August 8, 2008

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Farm Bill Changes Revenue Safety Net, Disaster Coverage

August 8, 2008

A new disaster aid program and a new kind of revenue safety net for farmers are two changes in the 2008 farm bill, according to UNL economist Paul Burgener.

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