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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

June Is Noxious Weed Awareness Month

Photo of a plumeless thistle Photo of phragmites plants along a riverbank.

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Advice for Selecting a Home Contractor Can Help Avoid Unwelcome Surprises

June 20, 2008

Many Midwesterners who are drying out after several weeks of stormy weather soon will turn their attention to repairing their homes. Finding a reliable contractor can be a challenge, especially since less-than-reputable workers often emerge to take advantage of natural disasters.

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Replant Options following Corn Preemergence Herbicide Applications

June 6, 2008

Bad weather and excessive rainfall have many growers facing replant decisions. We have received many questions on replant options in fields where preemergence herbicides were applied to corn. There are two primary issues to address: 

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Saturated Soils + Generous Rains = Flooded Fields and More Problems

June 6, 2008

Any Good News? Reservoirs Filling

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Field Updates

June 6, 2008

Grain bins torn apart in a field
Grain bins torn apart and dropped in a nearby field near Ceresco in Saunders County. (IANR Photo by Brett Hampton)

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Replanting Options and Considerations

June 6, 2008

With hail and wind damage and saturated or flooded fields in central to eastern Nebraska, some growers are considering whether replanting is warranted and, if it is, what cropping options would be best for the delayed planting date. In some areas producers haven't even been able to finish their initial planting due to wet field conditions.

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Replanting To Forages after Bad Weather

June 6, 2008

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Raise Cutting Height When Alfalfa First Harvest Is Delayed

June 6, 2008

Rain has delayed many folks from cutting alfalfa. Even if it is not blooming heavily, you might be surprised to find it has already started new growth for the next cutting.

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