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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

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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

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Disease Development Associated with Early-season Hail Damage in Corn

July 7, 2022

Several diseases resulting from hail and wind injury have been verified in corn across the state and are likely to worsen under current environmental conditions.

Cereal rye cover crop — Producers can now estimate the biomass, water use and nitrogen uptake of cereal rye — one of the most common cover crop species in the U.S. — using the new Cover Crop Biomass Calculator. (CropWatch file photo)

Cover Crop Biomass Calculator Available for Nebraska

July 7, 2022

This new tool estimates cover crop growth with different planting and termination times across the state of Nebraska, to help producers maximize cover crop growth between fall harvest and spring planting.

Tractor in field — Craig Chandler/University Communication and Marketing.

In-person Trainings Scheduled for Ag Budget Calculator Program

July 7, 2022

There are six workshops in July and August for producers interested in learning how to use the new ABC program to determine their costs of production and projected returns.

Breaking Through Resistance in Family Business Discussions

July 7, 2022

Learn how to effectively respond to emotions in family business discussions in order to save time, reduce stress and increase cooperation around business matters in this new webinar.

**Figure 1.** The Pathfinder Dam spillway overflow when there was an excess of water.

The North Platte River — Multi-use Water, Part 2

July 7, 2022

The second article in Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone's six-part series on the North Platte River features history on the Pathfinder, Guernsey and Whalen dams.

Cattle in thunderstorm — Speeding up grazing during periods of precipitation and slowing down during dry times is a great strategy to use while adjusting for weather conditions.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Forage Options for Post-Harvest Wheat Fields, Grazing Strategies for Inclement Weather

July 7, 2022

Extension educators share insights on forage options for dryland and irrigated wheat fields after harvest, and how to adjust grazing during periods of both wet and dry climate.