Abstract: The present invention relates to a feeder roller used in agricultural machinery which facilitates the feeding of an object or item from a first location to a second location. The feeder roller is rotatable about an axis of rotation, and has an outer surface which includes at least one projection which extends a predetermined distance from the outer surface in an outwardly direction away from the axis of rotation. The projections of the feeder roller add motion to any item the projections contact when the feeder roller is rotating about the axis of rotation. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the feeder roller is used in an elevator of a combine harvester, resulting in improved feeding characteristics.