[Fhb-update_cgp] FHB Update from KS, 05/02/16

[FHB Update - Central GP, Hard Winter Wheat]

The wheat in central and eastern Kansas is flowering or at the early stages
of grain development that are most vulnerable to Fusarium head blight (FHB).
Recent weather conditions have very conducive for the reproduction of the
Fusarium fungus and disease development. The model is indicating a moderate
risk of severe FHB for these regions of the state. Growers in these areas
should consider using fungicides to suppress the development of Fusarium.
The fungicide products Prosaro, and Caramba are the best option for Fusairum
management. Fungicides containing strobilurin active ingredients are not
labeled for Fusarium and in some situations can aggravate the disease/toxin
problem. 


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

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

For the latest news and updates from the U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab
Initiative, go to http://www.scabusa.org