Scabby grain is a poor candidate for storage. Scab is difficult to control if weather is favorable for the disease. Fungicidal control has not been effective. The fungus infects wheat and corn, so these crops should be rotated with a legume crop. Tillage will reduce the survival of the fungus.
Some varieties are less susceptible, but none are highly resistant.
Scabby seed should not be planted because emergence is poor. Seed treatments can improve emergence of scabby seed, but they do not prevent infection of the plants later in the season. This information subject to a usage policy .