Mitch Ronning

North Dakota State University Graduate | Assistant Groundskeeper @ Allianz Field

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

7th season is officially underway!

Goal of mine this season is to give more insight and transparency on what it’s like to maintain our pitch throughout the year. Going to find it very valuable to learn from and inform those that show an interest!

Home opener in 15 days. 🌱🥶

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

@Hey_Gundy @IowaSportsTurf @allianzfield It doesn’t affect them in any harmful way. Really the main reason we conduct this operation is so that we can remove material to help bring the fiber/cleat interaction back into play.

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

Thanks to @IowaSportsTurf for coming out today and helping us in our midseason field renovation! Took out 30 yards worth of organic material followed behind by seed and topdressing. Nutrients and wetting agent due up next, followed by water and sunshine to help the recovery!

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

@Hey_Gundy @IowaSportsTurf @allianzfield Technically no. It’s considered a fraise mower. Similar to what a dethatcher will accomplish, just more aggressive in penetrating the soil surface to remove more than just dead plant material. This machine was going down 9-9.5mm deep into the surface to remove material.

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

@danfarnsey Can confirm ✅

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

Harsh winter burn, leading into a slow spring start-up here has made for a tough start. But slowly starting to get things back to where they need to be. One more game before the @FIFAWorldCup break, followed by a few weeks of cultural practices and TLC to bounce back.

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

10” of snow with wind, followed my multiple nights of sub zero temps. Field heat did its job melting. Grass didn’t like the cold temps without cover. Leaf tips are showing it. Easily can tell where the pockets of snow cover were during those nights.

[Peter Braun Jr. @PBJTurf]

We’re hiring 2 PT (29hr/wk) positions at the training facility in Blaine.
https://t.co/F2QgOWlTiX

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

@danfarnsey @b_benhoff6 @ToroGrounds @TurfEquip @FieldExperts @realsaltlake Tee-shirt weather already?! Must be nice 🤣

[Peter Braun Jr. @PBJTurf]

March is keeping us on our toes

[Nico @elitetakes_]

What a great night to be the Las Vegas Raiders

[Minnesota United FC @MNUFC]

Kobe and Willow picked up an extra stadium shift for those @NutriSourcePF treats

[Allianz Field @allianzfield]

Winter Wonderland ❄️

[Minnesota United FC @MNUFC]

Field is prepped. See you Monday 😤

#CuzMaybe

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

@bswedberg11 Will #TeamSchenk be playing the 3M this year? If so, what’s the number one thing a patron could yell to get your attention on course?

[Minnesota United FC @MNUFC]

This Father's Day, may your yard look as immaculate as Allianz Field.

@TheToroCompany | #MNUFC

[Matt @mattjphoto]

Who's the GOAT? Messi or Kobe @MNUFC has the best groundskeeper dog in the world. If he isn't sponsored by @TheToroCompany then he should be.

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

March 29th ➡️ April 18th.

Finally starting to get some cooperation from Mother Nature after another very early spring of usages and attempted recovery. Taking advantage of the break now to get a deep aeration in, and of course, that comes with the obligatory slow-mo proof.

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

@DukeBlueUpdates Same Energy

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

@TylerMcMurtrey1 @Brandon__1983 @AuburnMBB @DukeBlueMBB They played somebody on Dec 4th. How’d that go for you?

[Mitch Ronning @mronTurf]

@ZachWestfall2 BROOOOOOMS @CalebHohneke