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

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

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.

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

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 ...

It’s partly because of the crops. Corn, soybeans, and other crops release moisture into the air as temperatures soar—this phenomenon is known as corn sweat, according to Scientific American.

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 ...

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