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The 2025 Forum Organizing Committee (FOC) has put together another impressive lineup of speakers for this year’s National FHB Forum. Highlighted below are the experts who will be featured, or view the additional speaker details and presentation titles.

2025 National FHB Forum Program Schedule at a Glance*

The USWBSI Forum Organizing Committee (FOC) is finalizing the scientific program, which will be available soon. All FHB community members are welcome to participate in Poster Sessions, abstract submssion will open in September 2025. 

*specific session timing is subject to change, the NFHB Forum start and end times will remain as indicated. 

New Ardent Mills Lab Walking Tour (Limited to 30 Participants, Tickets Required)

Spots are available for a behind-the-scenes tour of Ardent Mills' state-of-the-art laboratories on Monday, December 8. This one-hour experience offers a look into the innovation and expertise driving Ardent Mills grain-based products. (Please note: Participants will walk to the tour location, about 10 minutes from hotel. This tour overlaps with the Monday afternoon breakout sessions.) Space is limited to 30 participants, first to select with their registration will receive a ticket (no fee). Special thanks to Ardent Mills for hosting this tour during the NFHB Forum!

USWBSI 2023 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

Zhao Jin, North Dakota State University

Gene Discovery and Engineering Resistance

Matt Helm, USDA-ARS

William Hay, USDA-ARS

Pathogen Biology and Genetics

Mickey Drott, USDA-ARS

Tom Baldwin, North Dakota State University

Variety Development and Host Resistance

Clay Sneller, Ohio State University

Mike Giroux, Montana State University