Fusarium Head Blight Forum in Idaho Falls, ID

Subject: Announcement for Fusarium Head Blight Forum in Idaho Falls, ID

Date: October 2, 2013 1:44:18 PM MDT

Due to a rising incidence of Fusarium Head Blight (scab) in western U.S. production regions, we would like to convene a one-day forum to explore the threat of Fusarium Head Blight in Western U.S. Barley Production and develop a strategic response that will collectively engage growers, industry and researchers.  We have tentatively targeted the date of January 9, 2014 in Idaho Falls, ID (preferred date) with a back-up date of January 16.  We understand that many of our intended audience will be attending T-CAP and PAG meetings in San Diego, CA on Jan. 12-15, but we hope that you can work out your schedule to join us for this important discussion in Idaho Falls.
 

Forum to Develop a Strategic Response to Threat of Fusarium Head Blight (scab) in Western US Barley Production
Sponsored by the University of Idaho, Idaho Barley Commission, American Malting Barley Association
9 AM to 3 PM, Thursday, January 9, 2014 (or Thursday, January 16)
Idaho Falls, ID

DRAFT AGENDA
On the Ground FHB observations and trends in southern Idaho malting barley production – Dr. Juliet Marshall, UI cereal agronomist/pathologist
Changing climatic conditions and trends – John Stevenson, Regional Extension Climate Specialist, Oregon State University
U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative: funding status and priorities – Dr. Mike Davis, AMBA President
Barley agronomic management for FHB – Dr. Marcia McMullen, retired NDSU pathologist (invited)
Breeding for FHB resistance – Dr. Kevin Smith, Univ. of Minnesota barley breeder (invited)
Participant discussion on Strategic Response to FHB Threats – facilitated by Kelly Olson, IBC administrator

Please let us know as soon as possible if you are interested and can make the date of Jan. 9 (or 16^th ) work for you. 

Thanks

Kelly L Olson, Administrator
Idaho Barley Commission
208-334-2090
Fax: 208-334-2335
kolson@idahobarley.org