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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

Golden wheat field
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Wheat Harvest Ahead of Pace

July 22, 2024
As of July 14, winter wheat harvest progress was at 70% complete in Nebraska — well ahead of 18% last year.

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Maturing wheat near Sidney, Nebraska. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Heat Keeps Rains Away During Wheat Harvest

July 16, 2024
Extension educators report on wheat harvest progress and irrigation use in western Nebraska and the Panhandle.

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Take Action Now: White Mold Threat in Soybeans

July 12, 2024
White mold significantly impacted Nebraska soybean yields in 2023, and proactive management is crucial for this season. 

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Figure 1. Early installation of sensors helps minimize root and leaf damage and makes it easy to get around the field with the pickup or ATV to install the equipment.

The Drought of 2023 Impact on Irrigation and What We Can Learn from It

July 12, 2024
The amount and timing of irrigation applied in recent years may have very little to do with what's needed this year. Review the factors before making a decision.

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Closeup of black spots on corn leaf
Figure 1. Tar spot black stromata develop on the upper leaf first then become visible underneath too. Over time, the spots increase in size and elongate. (Photos by Tamra Jackson-Ziems)

Corn Diseases Developing in Some Fields — What To Watch

July 12, 2024
Tar spot has been confirmed in several eastern Nebraska counties in recent weeks, and distribution of the fungus is expected to continue expansion this year.

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This Week on N Field: Pesticide — Roundup

July 12, 2024
When you're grabbing herbicide at the local box store, it's crucial to take a minute to review the active ingredients before heading to checkout. Extension Educator Amy Timmerman explains in this new segment of N Field.

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This Week on N Field: Tar Spot 2024

July 12, 2024
Nebraska producers should be on the lookout for tar spot — watch this episode of N Field for quick tips on scouting and identification.

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Projected high temperatures on Sunday, July 14

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: July 11, 2024

July 12, 2024
Record-breaking heat is the next weather woe for Nebraska — temperatures will surge into the 100s statewide this weekend, likely triggering excessive heat warnings for many areas. 

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