Kevin J. Shinners

Kevin J. Shinners is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with additional affiliations in the Engineering Development Office. His research focuses on enhancing agricultural systems through mechanical innovation, particularly in forage processing, biomass logistics, and livestock feed optimization.

Key research areas include:

• Improving physical properties of forage crops via mechanical processing
• Single-pass harvesting technologies for corn grain/stover
• Biomass feedstock preparation for bioenergy
• Feed value optimization for dairy and beef cattle
• Development of precision agriculture tools for hay/forage production

Recent publications highlight trends in:

• Integrating electric traction systems into farm implements
• Weather-independent biomass fractionation methods
• Impact of forage harvester settings on silage quality
• Physical property analysis of fermented corn/alfalfa
• Co-harvesting and co-storage strategies for agricultural residues

Contact: 227 Agricultural Engineering Building, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 460 Henry Mall, Madison, WI 53706 | kjshinne@facstaff.wisc.edu | Ph: (608) 263-0756