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Amy Schmidt

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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

Cost Effective Tools to Improve Water Use Efficiency

May 24, 2013

Which tool is best for you?

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Using an Atmometer or ETgage

May 24, 2013

ETgage

 

Figure 1. Key components of an atmometer installed approximately 40 inches above ground in a pasture.

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Using the Watermark Sensor

May 24, 2013

Watermark sensors monitor soil water status while atmometers estimate crop water use. Both can be used in conjunction to provide efficient, season-long irrigation water use. (See related CW article.)

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UNL Releases New Pesticide Record-Keeping App - UNL CropWatch, May 24, 2013

Editor's Note: The PeRK app has been discontinued and is no longer available. (Dated: Jan. 1, 2022)

For alternative options, view the Pesticide Safety Education Program's recordkeeping resources.

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Late Planting Provisions for Multiple Peril Crop Insurance - UNL CropWatch, May 16, 2013

May 16, 2013

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Tracking Air and Soil Temperatures in Soybeans Planted April 29

May 17, 2013
A few weeks ago a CropWatch article discussed chilling injury in soybean. To follow up on that discussion, we have been tracking air and soil temperatures, and germination in no-till and strip-till fields planted just prior to the May 1 cold spell.

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Experts: Transforming Scientific Knowledge into Ag Practices, Policy is Essential

May 6, 2013

Much of the scientific and technical knowledge needed to address the world’s burgeoning food needs already exists. The challenge now is to get it into small farmers’ hands in a way they can use it, and to convince governments to change policies to make it more feasible for them to do so.

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Soil Temperature Comparisons for York - UNL CropWatch, May 2, 2013

May 2, 2013

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