What is corn sweat? And, just how does it contribute to increased humidity levels during Missouri summers? MU State Climatologist Zack Leasor answered these questions and more.
Missouri summers are hot—and sometimes, it’s not just the heat, but the humidity that makes it unbearable. One surprising contributor? Corn. MU State Climatologist Zach Leasor told Missourinet, “corn sweat” is a real phenomenon where corn pulls water from the soil and...