The FHB risk forecast model indicates moderate to high risk for the main wheat- producing areas of the state. Wheat growth is primarily in the heading and/or flowering stages, therefore this time is crucial to protect against FHB. Consider making a fungicide application on susceptible varieties if fields in your county are flowering. Check the Wheat Production Guide 2022-2023 https://grains.caes.uga.edu/content/dam/caes-subsite/grains/docs/wheat/… or the 2023 Georgia Pest Management Handbook for FHB fungicide selection. Follow label instructions. Symptoms of frost damage are already showing up in some counties.

--Alfredo Martinez-Espinoza, Professor and Extension Specialist , University of Georgia