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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.
In Iowa, corn pumps out "a staggering 49 to 56 billion gallons of water into the atmosphere each day" throughout the state, ...
What is "corn sweat," and how does it contribute to rising heat and humidity in Illinois? See what experts say.
Corn sweat, a Midwestern phenomenon, could increase humidity levels in already-sweltering states—from Ohio to ...
It is “corn sweat” season. The biggest U.S. crop does influence our weather here in Michigan and across the Midwest. All ...
The process -- known by the scientific term "evapotranspiration" -- is the natural process by which plants move water from ...
The millions of acres of corn grown in states like Ohio, Illinois and Iowa perspire just like any other plant. A single acre ...
An acre of corn can release 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of water into the atmosphere a day, increasing humidity levels.
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