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You can now check out the full details in the 2025 National FHB Forum Program Book, and you'll also be able to view the line up of speakers for the various General Sessions at this year's NFHB Forum in Denver, CO. Additionally, you can now access all the abstracts for your onsite experience preparation. The Virtual Poster Room will be available on December 3 along with the listing of Poster Competition Finalist presenters and the Flash & Dash presenters, stay tuned for those items.

2025 Abstract Viewer

2025 Program Book

2025 Virtual Poster Room 

2025 Poster Competition Finalists and Flash & Dash Presentation Lineup 

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!

New Advocacy Workshop During Breakout Sessions

Offered during the Monday morning breakout sessions, this workshop will help attendees learn how to strengthen connections with policymakers and stakeholders to amplify the collective voice of the FHB research community.
Open to all attendees, early career attendees encouraged.
Facilitators: Ashley McFarland, American Malting Barley Association and Molly Miller, North American Millers' Association

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

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