[Fhb-update_cgp] FHB Update from KS, 06/13/14

[FHB Update - Central GP, Hard Winter Wheat]

The wheat crop in Kansas is now approaching maturity in much of central KS.
The north central region and northwester regions are in milk and dough
stages of kernel development. Weather conditions continue to be extreme in
KS this spring with prolonged drought giving way to frequent rains and
extended periods of high relative humidity. The risk model is indicating the
moderate or even high levels of risk for parts of central KS. Despite this
favorable weather, the risk of severe FHB in KS remains low this year
because the timing favorable weather did not coincide flowering and early
stages of grain development that are most favorable for Fusarium infection.
This weather is coming late to significantly influence the disease situation
in the state because the crop is now approaching maturity. 

--Erick DeWolf, Extension Plant Pathologist, Kansas State University

For more details, go to the FHB Risk assessment tool at
http://www.wheatscab.psu.edu