Fusarium head blight not a concern (yet) for Minnesota small grains

Fusarium head blight not a concern (yet) for Minnesota small grains

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fusarium head blight is the most significant disease for wheat and barley in the Midwest.  But the fungal disease, also known as scab or head blight, caused havoc on oats in Minnesota last year, particularly in the southeast region, said Ryan Miller, crops educator for the University of Minnesota Extension.  It was one of the topics covered at the University of Minnesota Extension's small grain disease management clinics being…