Wheat in southern Maryland is either at jointing or booting stage, and
should be heading out in a week or so. Even with the recent showers, the FHB
risk is currently predicted to be low because of the cold temperatures so
far. However, the temperatures are going to increase by next week, so
growers are advised to keep an eye on the FHB risk forecasts. Up in the
north in Frederick, Harford and nearby counties, plants are starting to
joint, and are not at a stage prone for FHB.
–Nidhi Rawat, Small grains Pathologist, University of Maryland
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
