[fhb] NFHB Forum Hotel Rooms Still Available - Deadline Extended - Make Plans Today!

Wed Oct 29 12:00:23 PDT 2025

Only a Few Days Left to Book Hotel and Register for Forum at Discounted
Rates!

The  <https://scabusa.org/forum25> 2025 National FHB Forum is just about a
month away, if you haven't already, make sure to put all of your travel
plans in order. Rooms are still available at the
<https://scabusa.org/forum25/hoteltravel> NFHB Forum Hotel, the deadline was
extended to November 3. Please make sure to book with the Hilton Denver City
Center hotel today.

Take Action! These Deadlines are Right Around the Corner.

Available until next Monday.

 <https://scabusa.org/forum25/hoteltravel> New Hotel Deadline - Extended to
Monday, November 3 
Book your hotel reservations and make sure to reserve your room no later
than 
November 3 for discounted $149/night per diem rates. 

Registration early bird discount ends soon.

 <https://scabusa.org/forum25/register> November 3 - Early Bird Registration
Discount
Review registration rates/policies and register for the NFHB Forum today!
Discounted early bird rate available until November 3.

Abstract Submissions due the following week.

 <https://scabusa.org/forum25/submit> November 6 - Abstract Submission
Deadline
The abstract submission process is now open! Abstract submissions are due by
November 6. All abstract submitters must be registered to finalize their
submission. Those not competing in the Poster Competition only have to
submit their abstract by November 6 and will have until December 2 to upload
their online posters, videos are no longer requested. For those interested
in the Poster Competition: All graduate students and post-doc poster authors
have the opportunity to participate with cash prizes. Simply confirm your
interest on your abstract submission form and submit your abstract with
poster file by November 6.

Make Plans to Learn from Key Experts

2025 Program Lineup - This year's multi-disciplinary program provides a
breadth of expertise and insights, check out the
<https://scabusa.org/forum25/program> impressive lineup of speakers.  

Research Focused Breakout Sessions - Everyone is encouraged to participate
in Monday morning breakout sessions, facilitated by the USWBSI committees,
to collaboratively problem solve on key issues related to your area of
interest. 

New! Advocacy Workshop - Learn how to strengthen connections with
policymakers and stakeholders to amplify the collective voice of the FHB
research community. Offered on Monday morning during the breakout sessions
by AMBA's Ashley McFarland and NAMA's Molly Miller.

Ardent Mills Walking Tour - Spots are now full for the behind-the-scenes
tour of Ardent Mills' laboratories; a wait list option is available in the
event plans change for those who have a ticket (no fee).

The 2025 NFHB Forum Appreciates the

Generous Contributions from our 2025 Sponsors!

Interested in being a sponsor? View
<https://scabusa.org/forum/2025/2025NFHBForum_SponsorshipOpportunities.pdf>
2025 NFHB Forum Sponsorship Opportunities or contact
<mailto:%20nfo at scabusa.org> nfo at scabusa.org.

Special Thanks to the 2025 NFHB Forum Organizing Committee!
Co-Chairs

Esten Mason, Colorado State University and Lisa Vaillancourt, University of
Kentucky

Members

FHB Management

Christina Cowger, USDA-ARS and Alyssa Collins, Pennsylvania State University

Food Safety & Toxicology

Mark Busman, USDA-ARS and Zhao Jin, North Dakota State University

Gene Discovery and Engineering Resistance

William Hay, USDA-ARS and Namrata Jaiswal, USDA-ARS

Pathogen Biology and Genetics

Mickey Drott, USDA-ARS and Tom Baldwin, North Dakota State University

Variety Development and Host Resistance

Clay Sneller, The Ohio State University and Mike Giroux, Montana State
University

We are excited to see you all in person at the 2025 NFHB Forum!

#nfhbforum25

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