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

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

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

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

Heat and humidity will once again smother the eastern half of the country this week, pushing the heat index to dangerous ...

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

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

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

And although most of the country’s corn is farmed in the Midwest and Plains region, the effects of corn sweat can be felt far ...

The heat wave baking the central United States this week may feel worse than those earlier in the summer, and corn is partly ...