REFEREED  PUBLICATIONS

  1. Kluge, Z.A., K.J. Shinners, A.J. Timm, & M.F. Digman. 2026. Separation of corn stover into anatomical fractions to improve conversion efficiency. Journal of the ASABE. In Press.
  2. Shinners, K.J., Schade, P., A.J. Timm, & M.F. Digman.  2026.  Comparative assessment of on-site and commercial laboratory near infrared reflectance spectrometer measurements of fresh silage maize.  Agri-Engineering, In Press.
  3. Yamada, W.J., A. Sharma, T.M. Lemke, K.J. Shinners, B. Jung, T. Runge & M.F. Digman. 2025. Integrating RGB-derived morphometrics and NIR spectra for robust optical estimation of forage processing quality. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. In revision.
  4. 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.  68(4): 607-617.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. ​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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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, 174:105496. 
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. Shinners, K.J. and J.C. Friede.  2018.  Energy requirements for biomass harvest and densification.  Energies  11(4), 780.  
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. Shinners, K.J. and J.C. Friede.  2017.  Enhancing the drying rate of switchgrass.  BioEnergy Research, 10(3):603-612.
  26.  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.
  27. Lacy, N.C. and K.J. Shinners.  2016.  Reshaping and recompressing round biomass bales.  Transactions of the ASABE, 59(4):795-802.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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. 
  31. 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. 
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62.  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.
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. 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.
  66.  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.
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. Shinners, K.J., R.G. Koegel and L.L. Lehman.  1991. Coefficient of friction of alfalfa.  Trans. ASAE 34(1):33‑37.
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. Nelson, W.S. and K.J. Shinners.  1989.  Performance of rake mechanisms for creating residue free bands.  Trans. ASAE 32(4):1131‑1137.
  75. 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.
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. 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.
  83. Shinners, K.J., R.G. Koegel and R.J. Straub.  1987.  Drying rates of macerated alfalfa mats.  Trans. ASAE 30(4):909‑912.
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. 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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