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Amy Schmidt

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Professor Biological Systems Engineering University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Courtesy Professor School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Graduate Student

Post-Baccalaureate

Office of Graduate Studies

Work Chase Hall (CHA) 216

Lincoln NE 68583-0726

Work 402-472-0877 On campus, dial 2-0877

aschmidt@unl.edu

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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

Cattle grazing ryegrass — After intense drought conditions and heavily grazed pastures last year, producers may want to consider strategies like reducing stocking rates, delaying spring turnout and seeded annual forages in their forage plans for 2023.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Understanding TDN Values, Planning Summer Grazing

February 21, 2023

A review of the impact of TDN values in hay tests, and considerations for spring and summer forage plans following the severe drought conditions and heavy grazing experienced in 2022.

2022 On-Farm Research Results book cover — All Nebraska On-Farm Research results books are free to the public and available as PDF downloads.

Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Releases 2022 Results Publication

March 1, 2023

The nearly 70 on-farm research studies conducted by Nebraska farmers in 2022 addressed fertility and soil management, cover crops, crop protection, equipment and non-traditional products, including biologicals.

2023 TAPS Competitions Kicks Off with Learn, Launch, Interact Event

March 1, 2023

Free to attend, the kickoff event will include a tour of Corteva Agriscience and a launch of the 2023 TAPS Competition, where attendees will learn more about competing in this year's contest.