[Fhb-update_cgp] FHB Update from KS, 04/08/11

[FHB Update - Central GP, Hard Winter Wheat]

The wheat crop in Kansas is now at the jointing stages of growth in many areas of the state.  Some fields in southeast Kansas; however, are now at flag leaf emergence suggesting that the crop in this region will be most vulnerable to Fusarium head blight in approximately 10 to 14 days. The risk maps are currently showing low risk throughout Kansas, but it is still too early to evaluate the risk of head blight in most areas of the state.

 --Erick De Wolf, Extension Plant Pathologist, Kansas State University

 For more details, go to the FHB Risk Assessment Tool at http://www.wheatscab.psu.edu/riskTool_2011.html