Moving forward, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop expects to see more scab pressure. “We’re starting to see some of the spring wheat start to flower and we’ve had a lot of questions on scab risk.” The recent moisture can increase scab pressure. Timing is important for the fungicide application. “We have a lot of good products on the market, but the best time to make that application is at early flowering and that period extends up to seven days later.” Friskop says being a little bit later is better than being too early. “Fungicides are only as good as what they cover, the more heads, the better the efficacy you’re going to get.”
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