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

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

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

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

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

Much of southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities are experiencing sweltering temperatures and sticky humidity this week.

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 ...

While the humidity is low in Central Ohio today, you're probably seeing stories on your news feed about corn sweat impacting ...

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

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