Fay proved costly to Georgia growers 

Nov 3, 2008,

By Sharon Dowdy
University of Georgia

Tropical Storm Fay brought much needed rainfall to Georgia in late August, but it caused $159 million in damage to crops in 31 south Georgia counties, according to a University of Georgia economic impact study....

Tropical storm benefits Alabama cotton, peanuts 

Sep 17, 2008,

By Paul L. Hollis
Farm Press Editorial Staff

The heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Fay in late August ultimately may prove mostly beneficial for Alabama’s cotton and peanut crops, according to Extension specialists during the East Central Alabama Cotton-Peanut Tour, held recently....

Plan ahead during hurricane season 

Sep 4, 2008,

By Margaret Lawrence
Auburn University

"We haven't had a major storm batter Alabama since Katrina in 2005, but Fay was an excellent reminder of the dangers of tropical storms," says Gaines Smith, Extension director. ...

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