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 ...

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

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

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

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.

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

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 ...

July has already been more humid than average, and now another, less obvious factor will enhance humidity this week: corn ...

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

As Ellen Bacca, chief meteorologist at Nexstar’s WOOD, explains, corn and crops “sweat” just like humans when they become hot ...