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• n  any of several plants of the genus Thlaspi

News & Articles

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• Pennycress gains ground in USDA
  When Congressman Aaron Schock’s pennycress amendment was approved Thursday by the House, the emerging winter crop took one more step forward into the agricultural limelight. The amendment, which was passed with strong bipartisan support, makes pennycress one of the highest priorities for research and development within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It also clears a path for the ...
  June 21, 2013 - The Galesburg Register-Mail
• Schock's pennycress amendment approved by the House
  WASHINGTON, DC -- The United States House of Representatives approved Congressman Aaron Schock’s amendment to make pennycress one of the highest research and development priorities for the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA).
  June 20, 2013 - WEEK News 25 Central Illinois
• Pennycress farmers say crop could be alternative biofuel
  Farmers say pennycress oil could be a green source for biodiesel and aviation fuel.
  June 17, 2013 - WQAD Moline