Corn Sweat Myth Debunked | Science News

Corn isn’t sweating—it’s thriving. Scientists explain that the humidity you feel in the Midwest isn’t the crop’s fault but a natural byproduct of transpiration, especially under heat and low humidity. With larger leaves and more pores, corn releases more water vapor, which traps heat when air is stagnant. Farmers irrigate to boost yields, making the effect worse during heat waves. Less corn or less water? That’d hurt harvests and prices. So next time you’re drenched, blame the weather, not the maize. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea4aa5825c2044b8