REFEREED  PUBLICATIONS

  1. Lemcke, T.I., K.J, Shinners, A.J. Timm, and M.F. Digman.  2025.  Impact of forage harvester settings on whole-plant corn physical properties and corn silage processing score.  Journal of the ASABE.  In Press.
  2. Kluge, Z.A., K.J. Shinners, A.J. Timm, & M.F. Digman. 2025. Performance of a towed implement with electrically driven traction-assist system.  Applied Engineering in Agriculture. Appl. Eng. Agric., 41(2), 137-142
  3. Kennedy, K., D.A. Pintens, K.F. Kalscheur, K.J. Shinners, J.C. Friede and M.F. Digman.  2025.  Effect of feeding mechanically processed alfalfa silage on production performance of mid-lactation dairy cows.  Journal of Dairy Science.  108(1):485-498.
  4. Studer, D. L., Shinners, K. J., Timm, A. J., & Digman, M. F. 2024. Development and evaluation of a single-pass, dual-rotor intensive forage processing device. Journal of the ASABE. 67(3):775-784.
  5. Hemmelgarn, A. B., K.J. Shinners, A.J. Timm, and M.F. Digman.  2024.  Single-pass, single-stream harvest of corn grain and stover: a comparison of two harvest methods.  BioEnergy Research. 17:2158–2163.
  6. ​Blazer, K.J.,  Shinners, K.J., , Kluge, Z.A., Tekeste, M. & Digman, M.F.   2024.  Physical properties ground fermented corn grain.  AgriEngineering, 6(2):908-924.
  7. Blazer, K.J., K.J. Shinners, A.J. Timm, and M.F. Digman.  2024.  Evaluating a process to separate ensiled corn grain and stover for improved utilization as a biomass feedstock. Journal of the ASABE,  67(1):1-11.
  8. Blazer, K.J., K.J. Shinners, Z.A. Kluge, M.Z. Tekeste and M.F. Digman  2023.  Physical properties of moist, fermented corn kernels.  Processes, 11(5):1351-1367.
  9. Hemmelgarn, A.B.,  K.J. Shinners, A.J. Timm, and M.F. Digman.  2023.  Anaerobic storage characteristics of whole-ear corn and stover.  AgriEngineering, 5(1):173-181.
  10. Pintens, D.A., K.J. Shinners, J.C. Friede, M.F. Digman, and K. F. Kalscheur.  2023.  Altering physical properties of wilted alfalfa by impact-shredding processing.  Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(2):187-195.
  11. Pike, B.C., K.J. Shinners, A.J. Timm, J.C. Friede, and M.F. Digman.  2023.  Co-harvest and anaerobic co-storage of corn grain and stover as biomass feedstocks.  Journal of the ASABE,  66(2):423-430.
  12. Pintens, D.A., K.J. Shinners, J.C. Friede, M.F. Digman, and K. F. Kalscheur.  2023.  Impact-shredding processing of whole-plant corn: machine performance; physical properties; and in situ ruminant digestion.  Agriculture, 13(1):160-167.
  13. Nigon, C.M., K.J. Shinners and J.F. Friede. 2022.  An apparatus and method for evaluating particle-size distribution of small grain crop residues.  AgriEngineering. 4(4):1016-1029.
  14. Pintens, D.A.. K.J. Shinners, J.C. Friede, K.F. Kalscheur, M.F. Digman, and D.K. Combs.  2022.  Intensive mechanical processing of forage crops to improve fiber digestion.  Grass and Forage Science,  77(1):1–11.
  15. Monhollen, N.S. K.J. Shinners, J.C. Friede, E.M.C. Rocha, and B.L. Luck.  2020.  In-field machine vision system for identifying corn kernel losses.  Computers and Electronics in Agriculture.  Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 174:105496. 
  16. Walters, C.P., S.C. Dietsche, J.F. Friede, J.R.  Keene and K.J. Shinners and.  2020.  Increasing  single-pass  corn  stover  yield  by  combine  header  modifications.  Transactions of the ASABE, 63(4):923-932.
  17. Flick, D.E., C.M. Nigon, K.J. Shinners and J.C. Friede.  2019.  Control system for a continuous compaction large square baler.  Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 165:104969.
  18. McAfee, J.M., K.J. Shinners, J.C. Friede and C.P. Walters.  2019.  Creating high-density bales through recompressing large square bales.  Transactions of the ASABE, 62(2):371-380.
  19. Shinners, K.J. and J.C. Friede.  2018.  Energy requirements for biomass harvest and densification.  Energies  11(4), 780.  
  20. McAfee, J.R., K.J. Shinners and J.C. Friede.  2018.  Twine-tension in high-density large-square bales.  Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 34(3):515-525
  21. Shinners, K.J., B.K. Sabrowsky, C.L. Studer, and R.L. Nicholson.  2017.  Switchgrass  harvest  progression  in  the  North-Central  US.  BioEnergy Research, 10(3):613-625.
  22. Shinners, K.J. and J.C. Friede.  2017.  Enhancing the drying rate of switchgrass.  BioEnergy Research, 10(3):603-612.
  23.  Cook, D.E., R. W. Bender, K. J. Shinners, and D. K. Combs.  2016.  The effects of calcium oxide treated whole-plant and fractionated corn-silage on intake, digestion, and lactation performance in dairy cows.  Journal of Dairy Science.   99(7): 5385–5393.
  24. Lacy, N.C. and K.J. Shinners.  2016.  Reshaping and recompressing round biomass bales.  Transactions of the ASABE, 59(4):795-802.
  25. Nigon, B.J., K.J. Shinners and D.E. Cook. 2016.   Harvester modifications to alter composition and dry matter of corn-silage.  Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 32(2):157-167.
  26. Williams,S.D. and K.J. Shinners. 2014.   Farm-scale anaerobic storage and aerobic stability of high dry matter perennial grasses as biomass feedstock.  Biomass & Bioenergy, 64:91-98.
  27. Cook, D.E.  K.J. Shinners, P.J. Weimer and R.E. Muck.  2014.  High dry matter whole-plant corn as a biomass feedstock.  Biomass & Bioenergy, 64:230-236. 
  28. Shinners, K.J. and W. M. Schlesser.  Reducing baler losses in arid climates by steam re-hydration.  Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 30(1):11-16. 
  29. Shinners, K.J., G.C. Boettcher, D.M. Schaefer, and A.M. Troutman.  2013.  Cattle preference for hay from round bales with different wrap-types.  Professional Animal Scientist, 29:665-670.
  30. Digman, M.F., T.M. Runge., K.J. Shinners and R.D. Hatfield.  2013.  Wet fractionation for improved utilization of alfalfa leaves.  Biological Engineering Transactions, 6(1):29-42.
  31. Keene, J.R., K.J. Shinners, L.J. Hill, A.J. Stallcop, S.J. Wemhoff, H.D. Anstey, A. J. Bruns and J.K. Johnson.  2013.  Single-pass baling of  corn stover.  Transactions of the ASABE,  56(1):33-40.
  32. Williams,S.D. and K.J. Shinners. 2012.   Farm-scale anaerobic storage and aerobic stability of high dry matter sorghum as biomass feedstock.  Biomass & Bioenergy, 46(11):309-316.
  33. Shinners, K.J., R.G. Bennett and D.S. Hoffman.  2012.  Single and two-pass corn grain and stover harvesting. Transaction of the ASABE,  55(2):341-350.
  34. Shinners, K.J. A.D. Wepner, R.E. Muck, and P.J. Weimer.  2011.  Aerobic and anaerobic storage of single-pass chopped corn stover.  BioEnergy Research,  4(1):61-68.
  35. Shinners, K.J. G.C. Boettcher, R.E. Muck, P.J. Weimer and M.D. Casler.  2010.  Harvest and storage of two perennial grasses as biomass feedstocks.  Transactions of the ASABE, 53(2):359-370.
  36. Digman, M., K. Shinners, M. Casler, B. Dien, R. Hatfield, H. Jung, R. Muck and P. Weimer. 2010. Optimizing on-farm pretreatment of perennial grasses for fuel ethanol production. Bioresource Technology. 101(14):5305–5314.
  37. Digman, M., K. Shinners, R. Muck and B. Dien. 2010. Pilot-scale on-farm pretreatment of perennial grasses with dilute acid and alkali for fuel ethanol production. Transactions of the ASABE,  53(3):1007–1014.
  38. Digman, M., K. Shinners, R. Muck and B. Dien. 2010. Full-scale on-farm pretreatment of perennial grasses with dilute acid for fuel ethanol production. Bioenergy Research, 3:335–341.
  39. Shinners, K.J., D.S. Hoffman, G.C. Boettcher, J.T. Munk, R.E. Muck and P.J. Weimer.  2009.  Single-pass harvest of corn grain and stover: performance of three harvester configurations.  Transactions of ASABE  52(1):51-60.
  40. Shinners, K.J., B.M. Huenink, R.E. Muck and K.A. Albrecht.  2009.  Storage characteristics of large round and square alfalfa bales: low-moisture silage bales.  Transactions of ASABE,  52(2):401-407.
  41. Shinners, K.J., B.M. Huenink, R.E. Muck and K.A. Albrecht.  2009.  Storage characteristics of large round alfalfa bales: dry hay bales.   Transactions of ASABE,  52(2):409-418.
  42. Digman, M.F. and Shinners, K.J.  2008.  Real-time moisture measurement on a forage harvester using near infrared reflectance spectroscopy.  Transactions of the ASABE,  51(5):1801-1810.
  43. Shinners, K.J., B.N. Binversie, M. E. Herzmann, and M.F. Digman.  2007.  Harvest fractionation of alfalfa.  Transactions of the ASAE, 50(3):713-718.
  44. Shinners, K.J. and B.N. Binversie.  2007.  Fractional yield and moisture of corn stover biomass produced in the northern US corn belt.  Biomass & Bioenergy,  31(8):576-584.
  45. Shinners, K.J., B.N. Binversie, R.E. Muck and P.J. Weimer.  2007.  Comparison of wet and dry corn stover harvest and storage.  Biomass & Bioenergy, 31(4): 211-221.
  46. Shinners, K.J., G.S. Adsit, B.N. Binversie, M.F. Digman, R.E. Muck and P.J. Weimer.  2007.  Single-pass, split-stream of corn grain and stover.  Transactions of the ASAE, 50(2):355-363.
  47. Savoie, P., K.J. Shinners and B.N. Binversie. 2004.  Hydrodynamic separation of grain and stover components in corn silage. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 113:41-54.
  48. Bacon, J. D., & Shinners, K. J. 2003. Research concerning mechanical processing of North American forage crops to enhance feed value.​​ In International Conference on Crop Harvesting and Processing.  ASAE Publication Number 701P1103e, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI.
  49. Shinners,  K.J., A.G. Jirovec, R.D. Shaver and M. Bal.  2000.  Processing whole-plant corn silage with crop processing rolls on a forage  harvester.  Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 16(4):323-331.
  50. Shinners,  K.J., A.G. Jirovec, R.D. Shaver and M. Bal.  2000. Processing wilted alfalfa with crop processing rolls on a forage harvester. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 16(4):333-340.
  51. Shinners,  K.J.  2000. Evaluation of methods to improve storage characteristics of large square bales in a humid climate.  Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 16(4):341-350.
  52. Greenlees, W. J., Hanna, H. M., Shinners, K. J., Marley, S. J., & Bailey, T. B. (2000). A comparison of four mower conditioners on drying rate and leaf loss in alfalfa and grass. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 16(1):1-6.
  53. Kraus, T.J..  R.G. Koegel, R.J. Straub, and K.J. Shinners.  1999.   Leachate conductivity as an index for quantifying level of forage conditioning.  Transactions of the ASAE, 42 (4):847-852.
  54. Shinners, K.J., R.J. Straub, R.L. Huhnke, and D.J. Undersander. 1996.     Harvest and storage losses associated with mid-size rectangular bales.  Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 12(2):167-173.
  55. Shinners, K.J.,  M. Stelzle, and R.G. Koegel.  1993.  Improving the throwing effectiveness of an upward-cutting forage harvester. Transactions of the ASAE, 37(4):1059-1067.
  56. Shinners, K.J.,  J.M. Wilkes, and T.D. England. 1992.  Performance characteristics of a tillage machine with active-passive components.  Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research, 55(4):277-297.
  57. Shinners, K.J , W.S. Nelson and R. Wang.  1994.  Effects of residue free band width on soil temperature and moisture.  Trans. ASAE 37(1):39-49.
  58. Shinners, K.J, M. Stelzle and R.G. Koegel.  1994.  Improving the throwing characteristics of an upward cutting forage harvester. Trans ASAE 37(4):1059-1067.
  59.  Shinners, K.J, T.A. Everts, R.G. Koegel and T.J. Kraus.  1993.  Forage harvester orientation mechanism to reduce particle size variation.  Trans. ASAE 36(5):1287-1292.
  60. Shinners, K.J., J.M. Wilkes and T.D. England.  1993.  Performance characteristics of a tillage machine with active-passive components.  J. Agric. Engng Res. 55,277-297.
  61. Kraus, T.J., Shinners, K.J ,R.G. Koegel and R.J. Straub. 1993.  Evaluation of a crushing‑impact forage macerator.  Trans. ASAE 36(6):1541-1545.
  62. Shinners, K.J., R.J. Straub and R.G. Koegel.  1992.  Performance of two small rectangular baler configurations.  Applied Engineering in Agriculture 8(3):309-313.
  63.  Koegel R.G., K.J. Shinners, S.T. Wall, F.J. Fronczak and R.J. Straub.  1990.  Radial blade and anvil forage cutterhead. Trans. ASAE 33(3):695‑698.
  64. Rotz, C.A., R.G. Koegel, K.J. Shinners and R.J. Straub. 1990.  Economics of mat drying of alfalfa on dairy farms. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 6(3):248‑256.
  65. Shinners, K.J., R.G. Koegel and R.J. Straub.  1991.  Leaf loss and drying rate as affected by conditioning roll type. Applied Engineering in Agriculture (1):46‑49.
  66. Shinners, K.J., R.G. Koegel and L.L. Lehman.  1991. Coefficient of friction of alfalfa.  Trans. ASAE 34(1):33‑37.
  67. Shinners, K.J., R.G. Koegel, P.J. Pritzl and L.L. Lehman. 1991.  Reducing friction loss in forage harvester blowers by band lubrication.  Trans. ASAE 34(5):1962‑1966.
  68. Shinners, K.J., R.G. Koegel and P.J. Pritzl.  1991.  An upward cutting cut‑and‑throw forage harvester to reduce machine energy requirements.  Trans. ASAE 34(6):2287-2290.
  69. Shinners, K.J., R. Alcock and J.M. Wilkes.  1990.  Combining active and passive tillage elements to reduce draft requirements.  Trans. ASAE 33(2):400‑404.
  70. Koegel, R.G., F.J. Fronczak, K.J. Shinners, R.J. Straub and G.J. Close.  1990.  Pressure measurement in a continuous press.  Trans. ASAE 33(4):1071‑1075.
  71. Nelson, W.S. and K.J. Shinners.  1989.  Performance of rake mechanisms for creating residue free bands.  Trans. ASAE 32(4):1131‑1137.
  72. Shinners, K.J., R.G. Koegel and R.J. Straub.  1988.  Design considerations and performance of a forage maceration device. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 4(1):13‑18.
  73. Hong, B.J., G.A. Broderick, R.G. Koegel, K.J. Shinners and R.J. Straub.  1988.  The effect of shredding of alfalfa on cellulolytic activity, digestibility, rate of passage and milk production.  J. Dairy Sci. 71:1546‑1555.
  74. Shinners, K.J., R.G. Koegel and R.J. Straub.  1988. Consolidation and compaction characteristics of macerated alfalfa used for silage production.  Trans. ASAE 31(4):1020‑1026.
  75. Sirohi, U.S., B.J. Hong, R.G. Koegel, G. Broderick, K.J. Shinners and R.J. Straub.  1988.  Mechanical and chemical treatments to modify the digestibility of alfalfa stems. Trans. ASAE 31(3):668‑671.
  76. Koegel, R.G., K.J. Shinners, F.J. Fronczak and R.J. Straub. 1988.  Prototype for production of fast‑drying forage mats. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 4(2):126‑129.
  77. Thomson, N.P., and K.J. Shinners.  1988.  A portable instrumentation system for measuring tillage draft and speed. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 5(2):133‑137.
  78. Shinners, K.J., R.G. Koegel, G.P. Barrington and R.J. Straub.  1987.  Evaluating longitudinal shear as a forage maceration technique.  Trans. ASAE 30(1):18‑22.
  79. Shinners, K.J., R.G. Koegel, G.P. Barrington and R.J. Straub.  1987.  Physical parameters of macerated forages as related to mat strength.  Trans. ASAE 30(1):23‑27.
  80. Shinners, K.J., R.G. Koegel and R.J. Straub.  1987.  Drying rates of macerated alfalfa mats.  Trans. ASAE 30(4):909‑912.
  81. Shinners, K.J., G.P. Barrington, R.J. Straub and R.G. Koegel.  1985.  Forming mats from macerated alfalfa to increase drying rates.  Trans. ASAE 28(1):374‑381.
  82. Risser, P.E., R.G. Koegel, K.J. Shinners and G.P. Barrington.  1985.  Factors affecting wet strength of macerated forage mats.  Trans. ASAE 28(3):711‑715, 721.
  83. Koegel, R.G., R.J. Straub and K.J. Shinners.  1985.  Ammonia treatment of large and small hay packages.  Trans. ASAE 28(3):726‑730.
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