[Fhb-update_cgp] FHB Update from KS, 05/20/11

[FHB Update - Central GP, Hard Winter Wheat]

Dry conditions have been the dominant weather pattern in central and western of Kansas so far in May and the prediction models are indicating a low risk of severe Fusarium head blight (FHB) in Kansas this year.  Recent rains in north central and northeastern Kansas; however, may increase the risk of disease slightly for these regions.  Wheat in these areas is now heading and will likely flowering in the next 7 days.  The risk of disease should remain low as the current weather system moves out 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