John Hart Josh Fitzgerald, speaking at the Virginia Small Grains Field Day at the Eastern Virgnia Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Warsaw May 20, says breeding for Fusarium head blight resistance is critical for both wheat and barley. Virginia Tech approach aims to prevent losses from Fusarium head blight, a formidable opponent. Suggested Event Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 With its humid climate, the Mid-Atlantic is ground zero for Fusarium head blight, or scab, in both wheat and barley. This is why Virginia Tech's small grains breeding program is committed to finding varieties that both yield well and are resistant to the disease.