ILLINOIS (WGN) — Regions blessed by large swaths of farmland can also be cursed with seasonal spikes in humidity thanks to “corn sweat.” As corn and other crops grow, they give off moisture through ...

Alongside news of record-breaking heat waves and summer storms, you may have seen a few headlines about a curious phenomenon known as corn sweat. As temperatures climb, the millions of acres of corn ...

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 you'd expect.The National Weather Service says a lot of the extra moisture ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you’ve lived in the Heartland long enough, you’ve likely heard the phrase “corn sweat”. During the heat of the summer, particularly July into early August, our dew points peak.

Corn sweat is a summertime phenomenon that happens when the crop releases water into the air. It can add to humidity, but local scientists say it likely wasn’t the main force behind the late August ...

During winter, indoor plants typically receive less sunlight, which means they don't grow as quickly. Slower growth typically means houseplants need less water. Learn more about how much to water your ...

TAYLOR RIDGE, Illinois — This past week the Quad City area reached 90 degree temperatures, with heat indexes in the triple digits. Some say surrounding corn fields are to blame for the constant ...

There are two primary ways we see herbicides affected by dry weather ­— activation of preemergence herbicides and efficacy of post-emergence herbicides. Editor’s note: The following was written May 14 ...

A digital registration system used with temperature- and humidity-controlled cuvettes for net photosynthesis and transpiration measurements in the field is described. The associated errors of the ...