Try the new prairie-wide FHB risk maps

In 2024, the New Prairie-wide Fusarium head blight (FHB) risk maps are available to producers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The tool provides assessment of Fusarium Head Blight Index (FHBi), Fusarium-damaged kernels (FDK), and Deoxynivalenol (DON) risk levels in spring wheat, winter wheat, barley and durum, based on weather conditions.

The new Prairie-wide maps are more accurate than previous provincial FHB risk maps. In addition, the producers who farm across provincial borders can now receive consistent FHB risks on both sides of the border. Both features help assess the risks for FHB infection and make fungicide decisions.

To access the maps, visit prairiefhb.ca.

For more information on using and interpreting the maps check out our new joint extension document “Newly Developed Prairie-Wide Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Risk Maps”

FHB risk maps are one of the tools for managing FHB. Click here for a comprehensive overview of FHB management from Manitoba Crop Alliance.

For more info on FHB, watch the Alberta Grains video "In the Field Webinar - The mechanics of Fusarium head blight fungicide application with Dr. Tom Wolf".