[Fhb-update_ma] FHB Update from PA, 05/20/20

[FHB Updates - Mid Atlantic SWW Region]

With PA wheat now emerging from the head, many fields are on the verge
of spray decisions as we see anthers popping out. Most of the state is
in the “Low” risk category for Fusarium head blight infection at this
time. If you choose to spray, target your wheat crop at early
flowering. Caramba, Prosaro and Miravis Ace give good control of most
leaf and head diseases, in addition to suppressing scab. Spray nozzles
should be angled at 30° down from horizontal, toward the grain heads,
using forward- and backward mounted nozzles or nozzles with a two
directional spray, such as Twinjet nozzles. Continue to visit
wheatscab.psu.edu to use the Fusarium Head Blight Prediction Center,
as your fields begin to flower.

--Alyssa Collins, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Penn 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