You know Midwest summer has reached its peak when even the corn starts sweating. Why it matters: While not solely to blame ...

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

The process is officially known as evapotranspiration, which is how plants, including corn, release water vapor into the ...

The combination of corn sweat, the exhalation of water vapor through leaves, and a heat dome is bringing dangerously hot ...

Dangerous temperatures will persist across parts of the U.S. through July, and in some areas, there's an unexpected ...

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 ...

Cornfields contribute to increased humidity by releasing moisture as they grow, a phenomenon known as "corn sweats." ...

Every summer in the Midwest, residents brace themselves for not only sweltering temperatures but something a bit more ...

As temperatures heat up across the Midwest, a phenomenon known as ‘corn sweat’ can make the heat feel even worse. Through a ...

The process is known as evapotranspiration, which is how plants, including corn, release water vapor into the atmosphere.

Hot and humid conditions in the Midwest will be exacerbated this week by what experts describe as a “corn sweat.” ...

Corn sweat is an agricultural phenomenon that makes humidity during a heat wave even worse, especially in states like ...