Dates & Location July 1-2, 2008 Logan, UT Conference Hosts USDA-ARS Forage and Range Research Lab Lodging A block of rooms at the Utah State University Inn is reserved for the nights of 30-June and 1-July  $70 US per night  $5 per additional occupant  For reservations please contact the University Inn at (800) 231-5634 and ask for the Forage and Range Conference Group #22878.  Other lodging options in Logan include the following: Best Western Baugh Motel (435) 752-5220 Best Western Inn (435) 752-5700 Hampton Inn (435) 713-4567 Agenda Monday , 30 June 2008  5:00 PM – Conference Golf Outing at the Birch Country Golf Course, Smithfield, UT Tuesday, 1 July 2008:  8:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Morning Session C. Brummer, U. Georgia: Selection Methodology in Perennial Forage Species S. Bushman, FRRL: Development of EST libraries in Perennial Grass Species D. Karcher, U. Arkansas: Digital Imaging for Turf Quality Characterization A. Lovatt, IGER: Selection for High Carbohydrate Grasses B. Waldron, FRRL: Genetics and Efficiency of Selection in Sward vs. Spaced Plantings R. Yadav, IGER: Marker-Assisted Selection in Grasses 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Conference Tour USU Lewiston Pasture Facility, Lewiston, UT USU Blue Creek Research Farm, Blue Creek, UT 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Conference Dinner at the USU Evans Farm Wednesday, 2 July 2008 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Morning Session Talks and Discussion of Turf and Forage Breeding at Evans Farm USU Turf Research at Greenville Farm Logan NTEP trials Afternoon Travel home or research discussions at FRRL.  Reservations (complete both items below) Step 1:Complete the following form: Name: Affiliation: Address: City, Sate ZIP: Email Address: Special Dietary Needs: Step 2: Pay registration fees via PayPal. Registration fees of $100 per attendee will apply ($125 after June 1, 2008). Your payment confirmation from PayPay wil serve as your registration confirmation.