Bayer
Kearney Seed Corn Production Pollinator Habitat
Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Certified through 2024
Project Name
Project Type
Kearney, NE Pollinator Habitat
Grassland
About the Program
The Bayer Kearney Seed Production Plant is located in Kearney, Nebraska, about 180 miles west of Omaha. The facility is an active seed production site, and the 2.2-acre grassland is located adjacent to the corn seed production center. The team manages the habitat, promoting native plant species to provide habitat for pollinators and local wildlife.
Practices and Impacts
The Bayer Kearney Seed Production Plant is located in Kearney, Nebraska, about 180 miles west of Omaha. The facility is an active seed production site, and the 2.2-acre grassland is located adjacent to the corn seed production center. The team manages the habitat, promoting native plant species to provide habitat for pollinators and local wildlife.
Practices and Impacts
- The team manages a 2.2-acre grassland habitat, which provides native pollinator plants for insect and habitat for local wildlife. The grassland habitat was established in 2018 and was monitored in 2022 using a drone to capture aerial imagery. Management includes mowing and spraying invasive species.
