The millions of acres of corn grown in states like Ohio, Illinois and Iowa perspire just like any other plant. A single acre sweats 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of water every day.

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

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

However, more rural areas across the Midwest, especially where there are large cornfields, may experience even higher dew points in part because of “corn sweat.” Read more of the latest Lexington & central Kentucky news Recent rainfall across the Ohio ...