Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Commission is looking for projects that meet the current research priorities. WTSC grants are open to non-profit organizations, including commodity groups/associations and farmers' groups, private enterprises such as pest consultants and food processors, university and extension programs. PRODUCTION RESEARCH PRIORITIES FOR 2025-2026 1. WEED MANAGEMENT a. AREAS OF FOCUS i. POA ANNUA ii. ALKALI GRASS 2. VERNALIZATION i. CAN THE VERNALIZATION PROCESS BE EXPEDITED? ii. HOW DOES VERNALIZATION AFFECT SEED PRODUCTION iii. TIMING 3. OTHER AREAS OF FOCUS a. PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, IRRIGATION, TRANSPORTATION , HANDLING, DISTRIBUTION, MARKETS FOR BY-PRODUCTS, BENEFITS OF TURFGRASS ; 1. Proposals should be self-explanatory and easily understood by producers. 2. Address each item listed in the following format. 3. Particular focus should be paid to anticipated benefits from the project and how results will solve a problem or enhance the industry. 4. Specific project objectives are requested so they can be accomplished during the project period. 5. If a proposal is resubmitted for a continuation of research funding, the resubmitted proposal will be evaluated as a new project and a new set of objectives should be presented.
