[Fhb-update_ma] FHB Update from VA, 04/11/17
FHB Updates - Mid Atlantic SWW Region
fhb-update_ma at scabusa.org
Tue Apr 11 14:41:03 EDT 2017
Wheat in parts of Virginia is starting to head, but much of the crop is
still at or close to flag leaf emergence. Stripe rust has been reported on
the Eastern Shore, and susceptible varieties such as Shirley should be
scouted for this disease. Stripe rust can spread very rapidly and a
preventative fungicide may be needed to protect the wheat crop. More
information on stripe rust and other wheat diseases can be found on the
Virginia Ag Pest and Crop Advisory Blog
(http://blogs.ext.vt.edu/ag-pest-advisory). Wheat that is beginning to head
this week will start flowering in a week or two. Currently, Fusarium Head
Blight (FHB) risk is low in most parts of the state with a few moderate to
high risk areas along the Eastern Shore. As the wheat crop starts to flower,
it is important to monitor the FHB risk and apply fungicides as needed.
Updates on FHB risk and management recommendations will be provided here
throughout the period of flowering for the Virginia wheat crop.
--Hillary Mehl, Extension Plant Pathologist, Virginia Tech
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
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