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Pennycress Resource Network

Pennycress Resource Network

2025 Pennycress Field Day

Thursday, May 22, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
Â鶹´«Ã½ Illinois University
University Farm - Alt Crops Building
(North of the Harry Mussatto Golf Course on Tower Road)
Macomb, IL

*No registration required* and free to the public

This day has been established to introduce the new winter annual crop Field Pennycress to local producers. Researchers along with industry representatives will be present to discuss this very unique short season crop. We have completed 5 years of research towards the development and commercial launch of pennycress. Research will be presented on projects funded by the IPREFER NIFA-CAP project, the USDA and DOE IPREP project focused on abiotic stresses impacting pennycress production, Illinois Soybean Association looking at crop rotations with pennycress, and Illinois NREC study looking at the impact of cover crops on N&P efficiency, carbon sequestration, and economics on Illinois crop rotations.

We will discuss the results from the previous year and have a chance to tour the plots including live demonstrations of optical seed sorting and seed oil extraction. There will be plenty of time for pictures and individual questions. If you have any questions or would like to bring a large group, please contact Dr. Win Phippen for more details at wb-phippen@wiu.edu.

Agenda

  • 9:00-10:00am - Networking- coffee, juice, snacks, and donuts
  • 10:00-10:30am – Update from previous growing season, live demonstrations
  • 10:30-12:00pm – Field tour of research plots
    Some walking in the field is required to see all research plots. Appropriate footwear is required. A people mover will be provided for the longer distances.

  • 12:00-1:30pm – Lunch provided

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