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

Pasture near rock formation in western Nebraska
Pastures are only one of the feed sources producers use for livestock. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Annual Forage Options Following Irrigated Winter Wheat

August 15, 2024
Extension insights on forages to plant after wheat harvest in western Nebraska, where low rainfall and cool-season pasture decline is an obstacle for producers needing fall forage. 

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Historical ag land values for Nebraska are available at USDA.

Nebraska 2024 Farm Real Estate Value and Cash Rent

August 15, 2024
Nebraska's farm real estate value is up $260 per acre (7%) from last year.

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Attendees of this workshop will have the chance to get their leasing questions answered by experts. See details below. (Submitted photo)

Extension Ag Land Management, Leasing Workshops to Cover Leasing Practices, Succession

August 15, 2024
A series of workshops throughout August and early September will equip landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders with valuable knowledge and tools for managing agricultural leases and planning for the future.

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This Week on N Field: Palmer Amaranth Control in Soybean

August 15, 2024
Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala explains the process of controlling Palmer amaranth in post-emergence soybean with sequentially applied residual herbicides.

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This Week on N Field: Palmer Amaranth Control in Corn

August 15, 2024
Options for post-emergence control of Palmer amaranth in corn.

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Aug. 14, 2024

August 15, 2024
Chances are good for several rounds of rainfall to hit Nebraska next week, to be followed by a dry spell and some intense heat during the last week of August.

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Corn Disease Update: Fungicide Expectations for Disease Control

August 15, 2024
Persistent wet weather in the early growing season set the scene for corn diseases to flourish. This article provides guidance on using foliar fungicides to mitigate loss, regarding application timing, disease history, crop stage and weather impacts. 

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The 109th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference of the National Association of County Agriculture Agents recognized four Nebraska Extension professionals with national awards. (IANR News photo)

Nebraska Extension Professionals Honored with 2024 National Awards

August 14, 2024
Four Nebraska Extension professionals received national awards this year for excellence in extension programming and research initiatives.

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