To be successful in completing our mission, Engineering & Wind Erosion Research Unit, actively seeks partners to collaborate on research activities. 

Below is a list of some of Engineering & Wind Erosion Research Unit's partners/cooperators and a short description of the work we are involved in with our cooperators:

• Purdue Univ. - Developing basic knowledge and understanding of the relationships between processing characteristics and the physical properties and chemical properties of shelled corn.
• National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)- The Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS) is being developed in response for improved erosion prediction and for use by NRCS and other government agencies and conservation partners.
• Kansas State Univ.
  1 - Determine the impact of single kernel and bulk sample properties on milling yield and economics.
  2 - Develop two-dimensional mechanistic models of grain commingling in lab-scale and full-scale bucket elevator boots.
  3- Determine the effect of repeated handling on particle size distribution of dust emissions from corn and wheat during elevator handling.
  4 - Develop grain quality measurement methods to enable sorting for particular attributes and to develop improved storage monitoring methods through innovative use of commercial sensors.
• Univ. of Kentucky -   Incidence and spread of insects from bucket elevator leg boots.

CRADA and Licensing Opportunities

Contact one of Engineering & Wind Erosion Research Unit's scientists if you would like to discuss opportunities for collaboration or partnering.

For more information about partnering with ARS in the Northern Plains Area (NPA) contact:

Bryan Kaphammer, Ph.D
Technology Transfer Coordinator
USDA, ARS
2150 Centre Avenue, Building D
Suite 300, Room 3053
Fort Collins, CO   80526
Telephone:  970.492.7028     Fax:   970.492.7023

email:   bryan.kaphammer@ars.usda.gov   

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Visit the Northern Plains Areapage for more information on partnering opportunities in the NPA.

For specific information on ARS partnering opportunities, please visit the ARS Partnering websiteor click on one of the categories below.

• Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)
• Material Transfer Agreement
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (Memorandum of Understanding)
• Trust Fund and Reimbursable Agreements
• Licensing Information