[Fhb-update_cgp] FHB Update from KS, 05/12/19

[FHB Update - Central GP, Hard Winter Wheat]

Wheat in southeastern and south-central Kansas is at heading and flowering
stages of development. Wheat in central KS is now moving through the boot
and heading stages of growth and will likely reach the critical growth
stages in 3-5 days. The model is indicating moderate or high risk of severe
disease just as we move into the most vulnerable period of growth. The risk
is likely to persist or increase if these regions continue to receive
frequent rainfall and extended periods of high relative humidity. Growers in
southeastern and central Kansas should be monitoring situation carefully and
planning to apply a fungicide if weather conditions remain favorable. Care
should be taken to select an effective fungicide for management of FHB with
Prosaro, Caramba and Miravis Ace being the best options. Many other
fungicides are less effective or are not labeled for Fusarium suppression. 

--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 https://www.scabusa.org