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 ...

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 ...

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

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

The summer months can be downright brutal as temperatures soar and humidity rises, but it can be even worse in the Midwest ...

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

As Ellen Bacca, chief meteorologist at News 2’s sister station, WOOD, explained, corn and crops “sweat” just like humans when ...

If you've ever wondered why it may feel so tropical in the Ohio Valley region during the summer, the answer might not be what ...

The increased humidity levels caused by “corn sweat” can influence local microclimates, affecting temperature, cloud ...

However, more rural areas across the Midwest, especially where there are large cornfields, may experience even higher dew ...