And the competition from other Southern States' drivers is intense. Woody knows the work he does is important to local farmers, so he takes it all in stride. I admire anyone who sticks with it, especially these days. If a man wants to farm, then I want to do everything in my power to help him stay a farmer. Each year, Southern States' drivers must participate in at least one truck rodeo.
Drivers bring their rigs in for a comprehensive going-over.
Only after a rigorous day of testing are trucks allowed to carry the co-op's GrowMaster Certified seal. And then only for one year. They want applicators to have highly accurate spray or spread patterns. We have the results within minutes. The information enables us to rate each truck's efficiency and identify and correct inaccurate application patterns.