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Charles Shapiro

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Emeritus Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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HAL 57905 866 Rd Concord NE 68728-2828

Work 402-584-3803 On campus, dial 7-3803

cshapiro@unl.edu

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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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