The U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI) is pleased to announce the publishing of its 2026 Fusarium Head Blight Disease Impact Update. This year, commentary from 29 state experts showed that dry conditions across most of the U.S. kept Fusarium head blight (FHB) from having a significant impact this growing season. In states where the FHB Risk Tool predicted high risk for heading and flowering small grains, conditions either turned dry or fungicide applications and resistant varieties helped mitigate FHB occurrence and DON levels remained low in harvested grain. USWBSI's FHB Risk Tool provided accurate predictions and enabled those utilizing the tool to make appropriate management decision.

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Archived FHB Disease Summaries

Fusarium Head Blight in 2025:  Where Conditions Were Favorable for Fusarium Head Blight Development, the FHB Risk Tool Predictions Mitigated Losses

Fusarium Head Blight in 2024:  Fusarium Head Blight and Associated Mycotoxins Problematic in 2024, Predominately in Northern and Eastern Climates

Fusarium Head Blight in 2023:  U.S. Encounters Low Levels, Impacted Crops Found in Regions Where FHB is Generally Not a Concern

Fusarium Head Blight in 2022:  Conditions and Proactive Growers Reduce FHB Impact Across the U.S.

Fusarium Head Blight in 2021:  Drought Conditions Minimize Impact

Fusarium Head Blight in 2020:  Minimal to Modest Impact in Most States

Fusarium Head Blight in 2019:  Serious Impact in Several States; Minimal to Moderate in Others

Fusarium Head Blight in 2018:  Serious in Some States; Low Impact in Majority

Fusarium Head Blight in 2017:  Generally, Not a Significant Impact

Fusarium Head Blight in 2016:  Scab's Impact Low in Majority of U.S. Wheat & Barley Areas

Fusarium Head Blight in 2015:  A Vexing Year, Overall

Fusarium Head Blight in 2014:  From Nonexistent to Severe

Fusarium Head Blight in 2013:  From Benign to Serious

Fusarium Head Blight in 2012:  A Minimal Issue

Fusarium Head Blight in 2011:  An Overview

Fusarium Head Blight in 2010:  An Overview