REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
- 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.
- 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):
- 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.
- 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.
- Pintens, D.A., K.J. Shinners, J.C. Friede, M.F. Digman, and K. F. Kalscheur. 2023. Alterting physical properties of wilted alfalfa by impact-shredding processing. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(2):187-195.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Shinners, K.J. and J.C. Friede. 2018. Energy requirements for biomass harvest and densification. Energies 11(4), 780.
- 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
- 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.
- Shinners, K.J. and J.C. Friede. 2017. Enhancing the drying rate of switchgrass. BioEnergy Research, 10(3):603-612.
- Lacy, N.C. and K.J. Shinners. 2016. Reshaping and recompressing round biomass bales. Transactions of the ASABE, 59(4):795-802.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Shinners, K.J., R.J. Straub, R.L. Huhnke, and D.J. Undersander. 1996. Harvest and storage losses associated with mid-size rectangular bale s. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 12(2):167-173.
- 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.
- 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.
- Shinners, K.J., T.E. Everts, R.G. Koegel, and T.J. Kraus. 1993. Forage harvester orientation mechanism to reduce particle size variation. Transactions of the ASAE, 36(5):1287-1292.