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
Examining Four Options for Adding a Bin Fan
October 12, 2007
Producer Question
Situation: I have a 27-foot diameter bin 18 feet to the eave. It has a full mesh floor but only a 5 HP aeration fan. I will need to dry corn in this bin this year.
Question 1. Should I buy a 10 HP fan?
Planning for Temporary Grain Storage
September 28, 2007
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Reduce Grain Depth to Save Time/Energy When Drying Grain
September 8, 2006
The time required to dry grain in a bin is a function of the initial moisture content of the grain, the desired final moisture content of the grain, the temperature and relative humidity of the air passing through the grain and the rate of airflow through the grain (cubic feet per minute per bushel: cfm/bu).
Pesticide Resistance Factors
Biological and Ecological Factors Affecting Development of Pesticide Resistance
Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth Confirmed in Southwest Nebraska
Figure 1. A female Palmer amaranth plant in a corn field in southcentral Nebraska. This plant has capacity to produce more than half a million seeds.