Larry Appling, Wayne Henderson and Shane Woodall have participated in an annual truck rodeo designed to qualify them as “Certified GrowMaster Applicators” at Southern States Cooperative, Inc. in Russellville.

Southern States certified applicators are tested annually for equipment application accuracy and participate in product and application technology training to ensure effectiveness.

The GrowMaster team is equipped to assist producers with cost effective, agronomically sound and environmentally responsible custom solutions.

GrowMaster Services include crop input recommendations, preparation of state-approved nutrient management plans and soil and nutrient analysis interpretation.

Founded in 1923, Southern States is a Richmond, Va. based farm supply and service cooperative hat now has more than 300,000 farmer-members. One of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, Southern States provides a wide range of farm inputs, including fertilizer, seed, livestock feed and pet food, animal health supplies and petroleum products, as well as other items for the farm and home.

The cooperative serves its members and non-member customers through 1,100 retail outlets. Please visit www.southernstates.com for more information.