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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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Pasture and Forage Minute: Toxic Plants and Grass Hay Timing

June 23, 2021

This week, extension educators review some of the common toxic plants found in Nebraska pastures, what to do when cool-season grasses mature ahead of grazing rotations and how to determine the right time for your grass hay cutting.

Nebraska Crops Averaging Good to Excellent Condition in Mid-June Report

June 23, 2021

For the week ending June 20, 2021, corn condition rated 60% good, 23% excellent, and soybean condition rated 64% good, 23% excellent. Review the latest report on all Nebraska crops in this article.

USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports

June 22, 2021

Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local FSA office before the applicable deadline. Thursday, July 15 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage reporting deadlines vary by county and by crop.