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 ...

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

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

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

Heat index values will surge toward a dangerous 115 degrees in the central United States this week due to the combined effect ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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