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What is "corn sweat," and how does it contribute to rising heat and humidity in Illinois? See what experts say.
How much does corn 'sweat'? During the growing season, an acre of corn "sweats off" about 3,000-4,000 gallons of water a day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
If you have been listening to the News10NBC meteorologists, you have likely heard us talk about moisture in the atmosphere ...
According to the Weather Channel, “corn sweat” refers to evapotranspiration, the process by which plants exhale water, with 1 acre of corn giving off about 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of water into ...
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 ...
How much does corn 'sweat'? An acre of corn can "sweat off" about 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of water a day during its growing season, USA TODAY reported, citing the U.S. Geological Survey.
You may also know hoverflies by another name: the corn fly. The little yellow-and-black creatures are pretty much everywhere ...
Nowadays with genetics we’re in the 34,000 plants per acre range,” says Illinois City farmer Tom Watson. That helps increase yield, but also adds to the corn sweat factor.
Ohio University explains on its website that the phrase "corn sweat" refers to the process of plants ... on a hot summer day.
Here’s what to know about corn sweat, like that produced in a cornfield in Dupo, Ill., Aug. 28, 2024. Joshua Carter Belleville News-Democrat ...
How much does corn 'sweat'? During the growing season, an acre of corn "sweats off" about 3,000-4,000 gallons of water a day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.