Wheat was in the boot stage in southern Indiana last week, whereas in central Indian we are around Feekes 8 as the flag leaves are beginning to emerge. As wheat heads reach complete emergence it will be important to start watch for beginning flowering. Currently Fusarium head blight (FHB) risk is low for Indiana (4/22/24). It will be important to keep an eye on this map to make an informed decision to determine if fungicides for scab are needed once wheat starts to flower.

--Dr. Darcy Telenko, Assistant Professor Extension Specialist, Purdue University