[fhb] Submit Your Abstract & Meet the Speakers for the 2026 National FHB Forum

Mon Sep 21 10:40:34 PDT 2026

Cultivating FHB Research Solutions

Planning to Present? Start Your Abstract Submission Today!

Do you have research you are planning to share at the National Fusarium Head
Blight Forum this year? We encourage you to start your submission early!
Don't worry if your final data or text isn't ready just yet. You only need a
presenter name, submission type, and working title to open a draft. Check
out the  <https://scabusa.org/forum26/submit> submission guidelines, and
then go to the  <https://scabusa.org/scripts/forum/mysubmissions.php>
Abstract Submission Portal to start your submission, you can log back in as
many times as you like to polish and finalize your details before the
November 5 deadline.

Extension for PNG Poster Uploads

All abstract details are due November 5, but you can upload/update your
poster PNG file until December 1. Providing more time for you to post your
most up to date version of the poster in the Virtual Poster Room. There are
no videos required for uploading. (NOTE: If you are competing in the poster
competition, poster PNG files need to be submitted with your abstract, same
deadline.)

FHB Expert Presenters Announced

 <https://scabusa.org/forum26/program> Program Lineup & Schedule
Make sure to check out the  <https://scabusa.org/forum26/program> impressive
lineup of speakers the 2026 Forum Organizing Committee (FOC) has put
together for this year's program. An abbreviated NFHB Forum schedule is also
posted for making your travel plans.

Deadlines are Coming up Fast.

November 5 -  <https://scabusa.org/forum26/submit> Abstract Submissions -
NOW OPEN!
The poster/paper abstract submission process is now open, review the general
guidelines and start your abstract submission. All abstract submissions are
due by November 5.

October 31 -  <https://scabusa.org/forum26/hoteltravel> Hotel & Travel
Reservations are open to book your hotel arrangements. Make sure to reserve
your room no later than October 31 for discounted $120/night prevailing per
diem rates. Remember this year the program takes place Monday-Wednesday!

November 3 -  <https://scabusa.org/forum26/register> Registration Early Bird
Discount - NOW OPEN! 
Discounted early bird rates are available until November 3. New this year
registration is being coordinated through NDSU, you'll notice that the
registration form is on NDSU's website and your USWBSI NFHB Forum payment on
your credit card and email confirmations will appear from NDSU Agriculture &
University Extension.

Check Out the Support from the 2026 Sponsors! 

Interested in being a sponsor? View
<https://scabusa.org/forum/2026/2026NFHBForum_SponsorshipOpportunities.pdf>
2026 NFHB Forum Sponsorship Opportunities or contact
<mailto:nfo at scabusa.org> nfo at scabusa.org.

Special Thanks to the 2026 NFHB Forum Organizing Committee!
Co-Chairs

Lisa Vaillancourt, University of Kentucky and Eric Olson, Michigan State
University

Members

FHB Management

Alyssa Collins, Pennsylvania State University, Kathryn Turner, Land
Institute and Christina Cowger, USDA-ARS

Food Safety & Toxicology

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

Gene Discovery and Engineering Resistance

Vijay Tiwari, University of Maryland and Rong Di, Rutgers University

Pathogen Biology and Genetics

Mickey Drott, USDA-ARS and Nicholas Rhoades, USDA-ARS

Variety Development and Host Resistance

Mike Giroux, Montana State University and Junli Zhang, Texas A&M University

We are excited to see you all in person at the 2026 NFHB Forum!

#nfhbforum26

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