Articles tagged under: scab

Crop & Pest Report Outlines Disease Concerns

Published July 2, 2026

With wet and humid conditions, the risk of scab in small grains has increased. According to the latest NDSU Crop and Pest Report, the risk is high statewide for susceptible varieties. For moderately susceptible varieties, the greatest risk is in…

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Potato Experts Highlight Ongoing Disease Risks

Published January 8, 2026

At Potato Expo, NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson told the Red River Farm Network that disease management remains a top priority for growers in North Dakota and Minnesota, even during a strong production year. “It kind of depends on…

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Scab Pressure is Low

Published August 1, 2025

Fusarium head blight, also known as scab, is showing up in wheat and barley fields, though overall pressure remains low. North Dakota State University Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop encourages growers to keep an eye on affected fields and consider…

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FHB Alert

Published June 19, 2025

The prospects are good for the spring wheat crop in the region, which is increasing demand for scab management. Syngenta Crop Protection District Sales Manager Marc Rinke says that may change the fungicide strategy. "This is a year to use…

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MN Wheat Minute

Published June 30, 2023

Tune in to University of Minnesota Small Grain Specialist Jochum Wiersma in the latest MN Wheat Minute and learn about scab risk.

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Scab Risk Expands to Northeastern ND

Published July 24, 2022

In the last week, the risk of Fusarium Head Blight expanded into the Red River Valley. NDSU Extension Cereal Crop Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says that’s problematic because the wheat and barley are in different growth stages. A fungicide application…

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Disease Threat Expect to Increase

Published July 9, 2022

North Dakota State University Cereal Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says wheat crop conditions vary across the state. "Disease reports have remained fairly low, but there is one disease that's going to be picking up in the next few weeks…

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U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative Considers New Projects

Published March 22, 2021

U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative co-chair Richard Magnusson says the group is currently analyzing research funding projects for the coming year. "Scab rears its head in durum or soft red wheat areas in general. We know it's weather-related and…

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Timing is Important for Fungicide Application

Published July 13, 2020

Hot, humid weather and spotty thunderstorms are pushing the risk for Fusarium Head Blight for wheat varieties susceptible to the disease. "In the southern Red River Valley, there's lower risk, but the northern Red River Valley has a high risk,"…

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Scab Risk in Wheat Strengthens in Northern Plains

Published July 13, 2020

The moisture and humidity continue to come through in the Northern Plains. Syngenta Agronomy Service Representative Nathan Popiel reminds farmers this increases the risk of scab in wheat. "Fusarium risk maps have been blowing up. The risk is high across…

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