2025 NFHB Forum

 

Forum2025

Mark your calendars!

Join the FHB Community in Denver, Colorado for the 2025 National FHB Forum

Hilton Denver City Center | December 7-9, 2025

Make plans to connect with more than 200 attendees to gain insights from scientific presentations and poster sessions on the latest research on Fusarium Head Blight (scab) and deoxynivalenol (DON). 

Highlights of the Forum will include:

  • Keynote Addresses: Inspirational talks from academic and industry leaders.
  • General Sessions: Thought-provoking presentations on current research efforts.
  • Research Focused Breakout Sessions: Roundtable sessions designed to offer practical insights.
  • Poster Sessions: Interactive discussions covering a broad representation of FHB research efforts.
  • Networking Opportunities: Dedicated time for attendees to connect with peers and experts.

The National FHB Forum is an annual event dedicated to fostering dialogue and advancing scientific knowledge to reduce the impact of FHB (scab) on wheat and barley. It attracts a diverse audience of academic and government scientists, industry leaders and stakeholders, offering a platform for exchanging ideas and exploring innovations.

We look forward to connecting with everyone at the 2025 NFHB Forum! Stay tuned for additional details...

Follow @USWBSI on Twitter or LinkedIn for quick reminders and updates. For posts about the NFHB Forum use the hashtag #nfhbforum25.
 

 

The NFHB Forum is made possible through funding and generous contributions from:

2024 NFHB Forum Funding Agency

USDAARS

Interested in being a sponsor? Contact nfo@scabusa.org.

 

 

USWBSI 2025 Forum Organizing Committee (FOC)

Co-Chairs

Esten Mason, Colorado State University and Lisa Vaillancourt, University of Kentucky

Members

FHB Management

Christina Cowger, USDA-ARS

Alyssa Collins, Penn State University

Food Safety & Toxicology

Mark Busman, USDA-ARS

TBD

Gene Discovery and Engineering Resistance

Matt Helm, USDA-ARS

William Hays, USDA-ARS

Pathogen Biology and Genetics

Micky Drott, USDA-ARS

Tom Baldwin, North Dakota State Univerity

Variety Development and Host Resistance

Jessica Rutkoski, University of Illinois

Mike Giroux, Montana State University

 

The NFHB Forum is organized and hosted by the U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI).

Questions?
Contact the USWBSI NFO at support@scabusa.org or call 517.290.5023