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 to atmospheric moisture.

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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