[Fhb-update_cgp] FHB Update from KS, 05/16/19

[FHB Update - Central GP, Hard Winter Wheat]

Wheat in south central and central Kansas is at heading and flowering stages
of development. Wheat in north central KS is now moving through the boot and
heading stages of growth and will likely reach the critical growth stages in
5-7 days. The model is indicating moderate or high risk of severe disease as
we move into the most vulnerable period of growth. The risk is likely to
persist or increase if forecasts for rainfall and extended periods of high
relative humidity develop as expected. Growers in central Kansas should be
monitoring the 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. 

--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