CCI has converted a common winter annual weed - field pennycress - into a novel rotational cash crop that fits into existing corn and soybean rotation in the Midwest, allowing farmers to grow three crops in two seasons. CCI has branded this as CoverCress®. When CoverCress grain is crushed, the oil produced is an ideal lower carbon intensity feedstock to help meet the growing demand for renewable fuels. The meal that is also produced has a protein and amino acid profile similar to canola, making it an ideal animal feed source. This innovative crop delivers desired benefits for multiple end-uses, such as low carbon feedstock to produce renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and high-protein animal feed.

New feedstocks derived from invasive species including Sargassum macro algae, Neem, Coffee Pulp, Duckweed and other sources.

The Pennycress Company bioengineers and commercializes improved varieties of field pennycress, a winter oilseed crop that produces additional low-carbon feedstock without displacing food production or requiring land-use change. Grown between corn and soybean seasons, pennycress utilizes existing farmland and infrastructure while delivering measurable soil and environmental benefits. When crushed, pennycress yields a vegetable oil well-suited for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel pathways. The oil’s production as an overwinter crop enables favorable lifecycle carbon intensity outcomes, supporting LCFS, 45Z, and other clean fuel programs. The resulting high-protein meal provides a valuable co-product for animal feed markets. By focusing on yield improvement and sustainability, The Pennycress Company aims to expand domestic, low-CI oilseed supply for renewable fuel producers seeking scalable, compliance-ready feedstocks.