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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

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Extension educators interact with public during 2023 update meeting — Free to attend, the Annual Results Update meetings will provide Nebraskans the opportunity to hear on-farm research insights from the producers who conducted projects throughout 2023, as well as connect with Nebraska Extension educators.

Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Concludes Annual Results Update Meetings

February 26, 2024

The Nebraska On-Farm Research Network's final 2024 Results Update meetings will take place on Feb. 27 in York, and Feb. 28 in Kearney.

Gated fence on Nebraska pasture — Drought adds another layer of complication to the process of establishing fair pasture rental rates. Landowners renting pasture in severe drought-impacted regions might consider pricing leases based on grazing animal unit months or rent per head per month of grazing, rather than flat rates per acre or cow-calf pair.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Pasture Leasing Rates and Alfalfa Winter Survival

February 22, 2024

Extension educators share insights on establishing pasture rental rates and selecting alfalfa seed for winter survival traits.

Hereford cow and calf in field eating hay — A cow's energy requirements increase about 30% and protein needs nearly double after calving. Because of this, it's important to use your best quality forages with any needed supplements to provide adequate nutrition.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Considerations for Feed After Calving, Adding Legumes to Pastures

February 12, 2024

Tips on meeting nutrient requirements of cows after calving season and improving pasture production by frost seeding or interseeding legumes.

Tractor planting field — Prospective Planting survey results will be published in the Prospective Plantings and quarterly Grain Stocks reports to be released on March 28, 2024.

USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2024

February 16, 2024

NASS will mail the survey questionnaire in late February, asking producers to provide information about the types of crops and amount of acreage they intend to plant in 2024.

Farmer holds tablet in field during harvest — To use the new Pay My Loan feature for direct loans, producers must establish a USDA customer account and a USDA Level 2 eAuthentication account or a Login.gov account. See more details below.

Farmers, Ranchers Now Can Make USDA Farm Loan Payments Online

February 16, 2024

To better assist producers during seasons of limited free time, such as planting and harvest, farm loan payments can now be made at the borrower’s convenience, on their schedule.

O’Donnell Talks Ag Innovation With RFD-TV

February 16, 2024

Jill O’Donnell, director of the Clayton Yeutter Institute on International Trade and Finance, recently appeared on RFD-TV to discuss how gene editing technologies can boost ag innovation.