How can we reduce the risk of head scab in our wheat? There are a few things we can do before wheat planting season to reduce the risk of scab or Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), which produces vomitoxin in wheat and barley in the spring. Tip #1: Plant Varieties with Resistance This is the most cost-effective and ...| smallgrains.ces.ncsu.edu
Springs here, and with it the need to look out for wheat and barley diseases. Here are two tools to help us monitor disease risk and, if necessary, choose a fungicide.Fungicid … Continue Reading| Corn News - NC State Extension
(Adapted from: US Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative) It’s time to start preparing for winter small-grain planting. Here are some planting tips to aid in managing Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as head scab. Tip #1: Plant wheat and barley varieties with some resistance Disease management should start with variety selection, as it’s your best bet for ...| smallgrains.ces.ncsu.edu