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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Biological Systems Engineering Department

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Bill Kranz

William L. Kranz

Associate Professor and Irrigation Specialist

Office: Northeast Research & Extension Center

email: wkranz1@unl.edu

Research interests

  • Reduction of nitrogen leaching losses from irrigated cropland
  • Utilization of nutrients in swine effluent by legumes
  • Sprinkler package influence on water application efficiency

Extension Education

Selected publications

Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering
Iowa State University - Ames

M.S. Agricultural Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

B.S. Agricultural Engineering
South Dakota State University - Brookings

Appointment:
Extension 75%, Research 25%

 

Recent Professional Recognition

  • Member if the team selected for the 2005 Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner's Water Conservation Award
  • ASABE Education Aids Blue Ribbon Award for a DVD entitled: Assuring Efficient Center Pivot Irrigation
  • Promoted to Associate Professor Biological Systems Engineering
  • UNL Departmental Teaching Award- Biological Systems Engineering
  • Certificate of Excellence for educational publications, American Society of Agronomy, 1998
  • NCEA Specialist Section Distinguished Service Award
  • 20-Year Service Award