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Rachael Green

Corn Sweat: Combatting the Hidden Costs of Humidity This Summer

Female farmer feeling overheated during extremely hot weather on a corn field.

As some parts of the country start experience the first waves of real summer heat, you may start hearing talk about a curious phenomenon known as corn sweat. As temperatures climb, the millions of acres of corn fields sprawling across the Midwest are causing localized humidity spikes, exacerbating the already searing summer heat.

But, what exactly is corn sweat? Why is it making the air feel hotter? And how can understanding this complicated relationship help you find the most energy-efficient home upgrades for extreme heat that fit your climate?

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