[Fhb-update_cgp] FHB Update for TX, 4/30/2022

[FHB Update - Central GP, Hard Winter Wheat]

As of April 19, 2022, in Central Texas (Hill county), wheat are in the heading stage (Feekes 10.1-10.5). Wheat varieties in evaluated areas include WB Cedar and Terrell 8861. General observation is that wheat heads continue to develop normally with no indication of FHB infection. 

As of April 19, 2022, in Southwest Texas (Williamson county), wheat are in the heading stage (Feekes 10.1-10.5). Wheat variety in evaluated are include TAM 304. General observation is that wheat heads continue to develop normally with no indication of FHB infection. 

As of April 19, 2022, in the Texas Panhandle (Potter county), wheat second stem node is visible (Feekes 7). Wheat variety in evaluated are include TAM 114. General observation is that wheat have not started heading and FHB risk is unknown. Temperature in this area of Texas remains cyclical with alternating lows and highs. Conditions remain dry and war/hot with occasional high winds.

 --Ken Obasa, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, Texas A&M University