See how corn sweat affects humidity and summer heat in states like Ohio. Explore the science behind how cornfields contribute ...

In a year when most meteorologists were watching signs of drought — especially across the western half of the country — the middle of the U.S. has been inundated with moisture. It’s not just been hot, ...

The term "corn sweat" refers to water transpiration from corn. Like all plants, corn absorbs water for growth, and then releases excess water through their leaves. With massive plots of corn, like the ...

This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: What is corn sweat? How corn causes humidity in Iowa. Iowans aren't the only ones sweating in this heat. Corn sweat is increasing the humidity ...

It's a less-than-delightful characteristic of living in a state with lots of crops: corn sweat. And it's no secret there is plenty of corn in Ohio. In fact, there are around 3.6 million acres of the ...

Hot summers are nothing new for much of the United States, but the combination of heat and humidity has taken on a truly antagonistic role this year, pushing us closer to our melting points in an ...

IOWA, USA — When encountering sweltering summer conditions, many Iowans will quickly defer to the infamous quote, "It's not the heat, it's the humidity." But what contributes to Iowa being so much ...

Not only are Iowans sweating in this heat, but the corn stalks are too. High temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s to low 90s in Des Moines this week. Some areas in the northwestern and ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The "dog days" of summer are common in July and August, typically marked by long and hot days with sweltering humidity. The high humidity can be partially attributed to a source you may ...

It's that time of year again when you may hear the phrase "corn sweat" tossed around in times of high heat and humidity. But what does the phrase actually mean? And how will the phenomenon affect the ...