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

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

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.

Corn sweat, a Midwestern phenomenon, could increase humidity levels in already-sweltering states—from Ohio to ...

July and August is a common time of the year for extreme heat and humidity. One of the contributing factors is the mature corn crop releasing moisture into the atmosphere. One acre of mature corn can ...

The process -- known by the scientific term "evapotranspiration" -- is the natural process by which plants move water from ...

Ohio's summer has been, hot, humid and rainy. Is it finally cooling down in the Buckeye State? Check out the live radar. and ...

Mid-July to mid-August is when crops in the Midwest release the most water because of the combination of their maturity and ...

Farmers near Lake Erie report successful crops while inland orchards struggle with winter damage; experts advise calling ...

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.