What Exactly is Pennycress? From Weed to Winter Cash Crop
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5 min read
According to the University of Minnesota's Forever Green Initiative, field pennycress is a winter annual oilseed that shows great promise as a new cash crop for modern growers. This unassuming plant, long considered a nuisance weed, is now valued for its soil-improving qualities and oil-rich seeds, presenting a new opportunity in sustainable agriculture.