Charles Shapiro
- Emeritus Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Charles Shapiro retired from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in January 2018, but continues to contribute to CropWatch as an emeriti professor.
Research Cited in CW Related Articles
How Manure Impacts Soil Aggregation
Soil Conservation No. 1 Issue, Scientist Says in Nebraska Farmer
UNL Crop Study Takes Its Time in Nebraska Farmer
Estimating Crop Evapotranspiration
June 6, 2008
A Factor in Irrigation Management
Evapotranspiration (ET) can be defined as the loss of water from the ground, lake or pond, and vegetative surfaces to the atmosphere through vaporization of liquid water. In agro-ecosystems, ET is the sum of two terms:
Enabling Producers To Use Water And Energy Efficiently
June 6, 2008
The Nebraska Agricultural Water Management Demonstration Network
Controlling Summer Grasses In Alfalfa
June 20, 2008
Wet soils in alfalfa fields right after cutting are certain to do one thing — help weedy grasses like foxtail grow.
Growing Quality Hay to Meet Market Demand
June 20, 2008
The hay situation in Nebraska and throughout the country offers some strong profit opportunities as well as some pitfalls for alfalfa growers.