• Project No. and Title: WERA11 - Western Regional Turfgrass Research
• Dates: 06/03/2026 to 06/05/2026
• Contacts: [Michael M. Neff]

This authorizes the annual meeting: .
The meeting will be held on 06/03/2026 at Pullman, WA. :

Admin Advisor: Paul G. Johnson (paul.johnson@usu.edu)

(pdf version attached)<br /> WERA 11 Meeting 2026 Draft Agenda<br /> <br /> Wednesday June 3rd<br /> <br /> Travel to Pullman Washington. Possible informal meal that evening at a location to be determined.<br /> <br /> Thursday June 4th<br /> <br /> Field day in conjunction with the International Sports Engineering Association conference (https://events.wsu.edu/isea2026/)<br /> 9:00 am to 1:30 pm: WSU Grass Breeding and Ecology Farm Field Day<br /> Farm tour starting at 10:30 and a catered Lunch and Networking starting at 12:30. No registration fee but please RSVP Michael M. Neff mmneff@wsu.edu 509-592-3285 (cell)<br /> <br /> Friday June 5th (Draft Agenda)<br /> <br /> Location: USDA-NRCS Plant Materials Center; 4900 SE Terre View Dr. Bldg. 195A, Pullman WA 99163<br /> 9:00 am Welcome- Dr. Michael M. Neff Professor/Scientist, WSU Pullman<br /> 9:10 am Introduction of WERA Officers. Approval of 2025 minutes (if needed)<br /> 9:15 am State Reports (5 minutes each- personnel updates, major updates)<br /> 9:45 am NTEP Advisory Report (if available), Future meetings<br /> 10:00 am Adjourn.<br /> Tour of WSU Grass Breeding and Ecology Farm Dr. Michael M. Neff Project Leader (if desired) <br /> Optional tour of the USDA GRIN Plant Germplasm Introduction and Testing Research Unit (USDA Genebank) Dr. Marilyn Warburton Research Leader (if available and desired)<br /> <br /> Logistics:<br /> Airports:<br /> • Moscow/Pullman Regional Airport (PUW),<br /> • Spokane International Airport (GEG),<br /> • Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LEW)<br /> <br /> Lodging in Pullman, WA: <br /> • Courtyard by Marriott Pullman- 1295 NE North Fairway Rd, Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 332-1500<br /> • Hampton Inn Pullman- 1190 SE Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 334-4437<br /> • Quality Inn Paradise Creek Pullman- 1400 SE Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 339-7239<br /> • Cougar Land Motel- 150 W Main St, Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 334-3535<br /> • Hotel McCoy Pullman- 455 SE Paradise St, Pullman, WA 99163 (833) 782-9622<br /> • Pullman Garden Inn- 915 E Main St, Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 332-2646<br /> • Coast Hilltop Inn- 928 NW Olsen St, Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 332-0928