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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk181777024"><img width=521 height=122 style='width:5.4236in;height:1.2708in' id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DB3032.31FEC5C0" alt="A close up of a sign
Description automatically generated"></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4472C4'>Finalize & Submit Your Abstract/Upload Files – Due Tomorrow (November 7)<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>All abstract submissions for posters, papers or presentations at the upcoming National Fusarium Head Blight Forum are due November 7 by 3PM Central. Full details on </span><a href="https://scabusa.org/forum24/submit"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>submission guidelines</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'> are posted, to start or finalize a submission go to the </span><a href="https://scabusa.org/scripts/forum/mysubmissions.php"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>NFHB Forum Submission Portal</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'> (login required).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b><span style='color:#70AD47'>As a Poster Author, please make sure to:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><u>Submit a digital poster</u></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'> as a PNG file with a maximum file size of 20MB. (An image file is required for the poster upload, simply go to "Save as" in PowerPoint and change the file type to .png file and save to create this file type.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b>Poster Competition Submitters</b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'> – All final files are required by November 7. In addition to the digital poster, if competing in the Poster Competition, you must also upload a pre-recorded 2-3 minute video presentation as an .mp4 file with maximum file size of 100MB, a video is optional for all others.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b>Non-Poster Competition Submitters</b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'> – If you are still finalizing data and expect adjustments after the initial submission deadline, you can continue to update your poster image file up to November 21. (A draft file must be uploaded by November 7.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b>All Submitters</b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'> – Edits/updates to your printed poster can be made to the version you bring with you for the onsite Poster Session<i>.</i> You are required to bring a printed copy of your poster, dimensions 46” wide x 45” tall. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>During the Forum, two Poster Sessions will offer time for poster authors to interact with attendees. Additional details about your onsite Poster Author Session and poster numbers will be provided closer to the date of the event.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b><span style='color:#70AD47'>Submissions Due November 7</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><span style='color:#ED7D31'>>></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b> </b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'></span><a href="https://scabusa.org/forum24/submit"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b>Submit abstracts/upload files</b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b><span style='color:#70AD47'>Questions?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>Contact the USWBSI NFO at </span><a href="mailto:nfo@scabusa.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>nfo@scabusa.org</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'> or call 517.290.5023 and we’ll be happy to assist.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4472C4'>Special Thanks to the 2024 NFHB Forum Funding Agency & Sponsors<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><img border=0 width=485 height=321 style='width:5.0555in;height:3.3402in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image002.png@01DB3032.31FEC5C0" alt="A group of logos on a white background
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View </span><a href="https://scabusa.org/forum/2024/2024NFHBForum_SponsorshipOpportunities.pdf"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>2024 NFHB Forum Sponsorship Opportunities</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'> or contact </span><a href="mailto:%20nfo@scabusa.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>nfo@scabusa.org</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4472C4'>We are excited to see you all in person at the 2024 NFHB Forum!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>#nfhbforum24<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'></span><a href="http://scabusa.org/forum24"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>scabusa.org/forum24</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>Note: This message was sent to multiple USWBSI listservs, apologies if you receive a duplicate message.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk181777024'>This email was sent because you subscribed to the USWBSI FHB Listserv or the FHB Forum Listserv. 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