Weed Could Be Next Biofuel Source

A nuisance weed may have the potential of becoming a new source of biofuel. USDA scientists have found that oil produced from the seeds of field pennycress can create biodiesel and glycerol when used with methanol and pretreated with acid. Pennycress benefits farmers because it can be grown in the winter and harvested in the late spring, allowing producers to maintain their usual summer soybean production without reducing crop yields. Read more.