John 'Trey' Rogers

Michigan State University Turfgrass Professor

[Ryan Bearss @rbearssturf]

Our team hard at work on the
@michiganstateu

shallow-profile testing area. Shout out
@zach_flink, @JackJudge10, and @Evnnrogers.

[GOLF COURSE INDUSTRY @GCImagazine]

When the world watches: Michigan State showcases turfgrass tech ahead of the 2026 @FIFAWorldCup (featuring @MSUturfdoc): https://t.co/zSxvlgfSvV

[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

Huge undertaking for the US sports field community.

[John Kaminski, Ph.D. @iTweetTurf]

Bummed that I forgot to get a photo but tonight we hosted an info session for .@PSUTurf and .@MSUturfdoc’ 2-year programs at CC of Detroit. Big thanks to .@ccdetroitGCS for hosting us and for all of the clubs that sent their employees to learn more about educational opportinities.

[Ryan Bearss @rbearssturf]

Thank you to my amazing MSU team @rabemich , @GrassJedi, @JKilbyTurf, @jackofallturf, @zach_flink, Eli Delaney for your hard work, @GreenValleyTurf for the unbelievable #sodonplastic, and the @sidekick_usa team for your brilliant equipment and team! Our testing area is complete!

[Kevin W. Frank @MSUTurf]

Fantastic @FIFAWorldCup pitch research field day this afternoon! Congrats to all the grad students and faculty from @UTturfgrass & @michiganstateu for an excellent event showcasing their research in preparation for the 2026 World Cup!

[Ryan Bearss @rbearssturf]

5,000 square feet of #Permavoid for evaluation of our temporary shallow-profile turfgrass system for the @FIFAWorldCup

[MTF @miturfgrass]

Congratulations to all the MSU Scholarship Award winners who were recognized yesterday during the Michigan Turfgrass Conference in Mt. Pleasant! @MSUturfdoc
#24MTF

[MTF @miturfgrass]

Oh the stories they told! Photos taken during the Dr. Joe Vargas Retirement Reception during day 2 of the 2024 Michigan Turfgrass Conference. View all the photos: https://t.co/yaMGQcfUgQ

[Kyley Dickson @DicksonTurf]

@Sorochan and @MSUturfdoc going over #research to get ready for the #worldcup in 2026 at #TPI2024. Great show and great information with a awesome group of #sod producers #soccer #researchforsports #Innovation

[Kevin W. Frank @MSUTurf]

Turf School hands-on disease, insect, weed, and turf ID labs this afternoon. Thanks to @JMVargasJr @MSUturfdoc @PerkinsonPayton @rabemich @JKilbyTurf & John Stone for teaching the labs!

[Kevin W. Frank @MSUTurf]

MSU Turf School off and running this morning with @MSUturfdoc presenting species and establishment.

[Michigan State Turf Club @TurfState]

It was a beautiful day in Pennsylvania to bring the cutter cup back home to MSU! Great job boys way to kick some grass! A big thank you to Waynesboro Country Club for hosting us!

[Adam Ikamas @AdamIkamas]

#GoGreen #GoWhite

[Michigan State Turf Club @TurfState]

Homecoming parade 2023 was officially a success. A huge thank you to everyone who put in time on the float this year!

[Ryan Bearss @rbearssturf]

Anyone need some sod? We have roughly 4,000 ft2 of stabilized and non-stabilized (HG Sports Hero) sod grown over an impervious layer ready for the taking. Please DM, text or call and we can arrange something. Need it gone by Friday, 29 September!
https://t.co/MLj3vovrSV

[Michigan State Turf Club @TurfState]

Another successful turf mixer is in the books! It was a great day of food and fun, thank you to all who helped make this event happen!

[Ryan Bearss @rbearssturf]

Our next phase of shallow profile consists of comparing surface characteristics of a shallow sand root zone to a sub-laid drainage system. @MSUTurfClub well represented with our new team including senior @gmenko2 and first-year Isobella Brasher and Grad student @JKilbyTurf

[MTF @miturfgrass]

The latest Around the Industry is out! https://t.co/IswK1YvLb7