Amy Schmidt

student, faculty
Graduate Student
Post-Baccalaureate
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

Soybean Survival in Flooded Soils Depends on Many Factors

June 8, 2011

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Fields in some areas of Kansas have recently been flooded or waterlogged. Some of these fields had only recently been planted to soybeans, and producers may be concerned about the effects of the wet conditions on these fields, said Kraig Roozeboom, K-State Research and Extension crop production specialist.

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Start Scouting Soybeans for Seedling Diseases

May 26, 2011

Wet spring conditions have led to the development of soybean seedling diseases in some Nebraska fields.

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Frost, Wet Anaerobic Soils Affecting Seedling Establishment - UNL CropWatch, May 21, 2011

May 21, 2011

With the cool wet spring, serious concerns over seedling establishment are apparent. This past week, many producers saw what effect a late spring frost could have on their crops. This was especially apparent in low-lying areas.

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UNL CropWatch April 22, 2011 Q&A: Should I Apply an Inoculant After Flooding

April 22, 2011

Q:  Is an inoculant necessary for flooded fields that are being planted to soybean?

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