A phenomenon called "corn sweat" could exacerbate the impacts of the extreme heat blanketing a large portion of the U.S., ...

See how corn sweat affects humidity and summer heat in states like Ohio. Explore the science behind how cornfields contribute ...

Is "corn sweat," or evapotranspiration, to blame for the heat and humidity in the Midwest? Here's what to know.

If you’ve ever stepped outside during an Ohio Valley summer and wondered why it feels more like the Gulf Coast than the ...

The millions of acres of corn grown in states like Ohio, Illinois and Iowa perspire just like any other plant. A single acre ...

In Iowa, corn pumps out "a staggering 49 to 56 billion gallons of water into the atmosphere each day" throughout the state, ...

Forget the dog days of summer — it’s corn sweat season. Through the end of July, the National Weather Service has warned that a large stretch of the country — from Louisiana to Minnesota and eastward ...

Every summer in the Midwest, residents brace themselves for not only sweltering temperatures but something a bit more ...

Hot and humid conditions in the Midwest will be exacerbated this week by what experts describe as a “corn sweat.” ...

An acre of corn can release 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of water into the atmosphere a day, increasing humidity levels.

What is "corn sweat," and how does it contribute to rising heat and humidity in Illinois? See what experts say.

It is “corn sweat” season. The biggest U.S. crop does influence our weather here in Michigan and across the Midwest. All ...