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

As temperatures rise in July and August, transpiration from plants might add to the humidity, including corn, which is ...

A phenomenon called "corn sweats" could exacerbate the impacts of the extreme heat blanketing a large portion of the U.S., according to experts.

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

Every summer in the Midwest, residents brace themselves for not only sweltering temperatures but something a bit more mysterious – a stifling heat that seemingly sticks to the skin.

A strong ridge of high pressure will bring stifling heat and humidity to Central Illinois this week, with heat index values ...

The phenomenon known as “corn sweat” plays a huge role in dew points across the Corn Belt during heat waves. Through a ...

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

Illinois corn growers are working to recover from a wet spring, with help from federal taxpayer-funded crop insurance.

No-till and cover crops are among the best ways to counter topsoil erosion, but Trump administration may reduce federal ...

Data also revealed that Illinois has around 11,200 corn fields per every 1,000 acres, which also only trailed Iowa (13,100 fields per 1,000 acres).