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Cargill and University of Minnesota partner on winter camelina and pennycress research
July 10, 2024
Project will help develop new seed varieties and a grower playbook tailored to Upper Midwest growing conditions
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Cargill and the Forever Green Initiative at the University of Minnesota are partnering to study winter camelina and domesticated pennycress. The collaboration will focus on the development of high performing seed varieties and farming techniques adapted for the unique growing conditions of the Upper Midwest. Learn more.