By late July, the Midwest's most abundant crop is prospering and perspiring enough to cause a slight bump in humidity levels.

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

Despite USDA's strong corn condition ratings, more agronomists and farmers are reporting pollination problems from what's being called 'overly tight tassel wrap,' an issue that can’t be seen until you ...

Summers in the Midwest always include humidity, making it feel much hotter than the temperature indicates, but what’s to ...

Every summer in the Midwest, residents brace themselves for not only sweltering temperatures but something a bit more mysterious – a stifling heat that seemingly sticks to the skin.

Dangerous temperatures will persist across parts of the U.S. through July, and in some areas, there's an unexpected ...

Southern rust has now been confirmed in at least 15 states, and with high heat and humidity this week, along with strong ...

This farm field in Indiana last spring turned into what looks like a lake from frequent rain. Although many plants were destroyed, the state's corn and soybean crops overall recovered to the point ...

There are fungicides to treat foliar diseases such as gray leaf spot and northern corn leaf blight, she said. In Indiana, they are most effective in preventing loss of yield when applied during the ...