The U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI) is pleased to announce the publishing of its 2023 Fusarium Head Blight Disease Impact Update. This year commentary from 31 state specialists indicated Fusarium head blight (FHB, also known as scab) did not impact grain yield or quality for most growers in the U.S. A few states experienced FHB development in isolated regions were it's typically not a concern. Other states reported FHB concerns in late planted crops and organically managed small grains. In most cases, growers were able to mitigate FHB using fungicide applications and management practices.

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Archived FHB Disease Summaries

Fusarium Head Blight in 2022:  Conditions and Proactive Growers Reduce FHB Impact Across the U.S.

Fusarium Head Blight in 2021:  Drought Conditions Minimize Impact

Fusarium Head Blight in 2020:  Minimal to Modest Impact in Most States

Fusarium Head Blight in 2019:  Serious Impact in Several States; Minimal to Moderate in Others

Fusarium Head Blight in 2018:  Serious in Some States; Low Impact in Majority

Fusarium Head Blight in 2017:  Generally, Not a Significant Impact

Fusarium Head Blight in 2016:  Scab's Impact Low in Majority of U.S. Wheat & Barley Areas

Fusarium Head Blight in 2015:  A Vexing Year, Overall

Fusarium Head Blight in 2014:  From Nonexistent to Severe

Fusarium Head Blight in 2013:  From Benign to Serious

Fusarium Head Blight in 2012:  A Minimal Issue

Fusarium Head Blight in 2011:  An Overview

Fusarium Head Blight in 2010:  An Overview