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Charles Shapiro

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Faculty Bio

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
How Manure Impacts Soil Aggregation

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Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of Aug. 1.

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