ZFS Non-GMO Soybean Receiving Standards

Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. (ZFS) is a leader of non-GMO soybean production in the United States. We produce non-GMO soybean meal and soybean oil, and also offer extensive options of non-GMO soybean seed varieties. All non-GMO products undergo extensive third-party testing and a rigorous Identity Preservation (IP) process from start to finish to ensure products meet the end-users’ specific needs. Production facilities and processing procedures at ZFS are inspected annually and certified non-GMO by Cert ID LC d/b/a FoodChain ID .

ZFS is a member of the National Grain and Feed Association (“NGFA”) and fully supports NGFA’s position that the marketing and sales of varieties not fully approved for export to essential markets can cause commercial and fiscal damage to commodity handlers and, ultimately, grain producers.  Therefore, ZFS reserves the right to deny delivery of commodities containing transgenic genes and genetic traits not merchantable to U.S. export markets including, but not limited to, Canada, Japan, Mexico, the European Union and China.

ZFS “No Saved Seed” Policy

ZFS supports a No Saved Seed Policy. Significant investment is put into creating new varieties, and these research endeavors can only continue through the sales of existing varieties. Additionally, non-GMO seed may be patented, and such varieties can be used only for a single commercial crop. The benefits of new seed are numerous, including (1) access to the latest high yielding genetics and treatments available, (2) agronomic support and services (3) reliable quality. ZFS does not warrant seed carried over into the next planting season.

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ZFS’ specialty soybean program is dedicated to supplying you with value-added products. We are a full-service seed supplier and offer:

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Organic Corn and Soybean Seed

ZFS is proud to be a dealer of Albert Lea Seed, offering a selection of organic corn and soybean seeds. Albert Lea Seed is a recognized leader in the organic seed industry, boasting three generations of knowledge and experience in providing the purest non-GMO seed corn on the market. Visit Albert Lea Seed to view trial data.

Non-GMO Soybean Plot Results 2024

SOUTH REGION

Maturity MSU Hillsdale MSU
Ingham (South)		 MSU
Lenawee		 MSU
St. Joseph
2.0-2.5 Maturity
ZFS 2023 2.0 59.0 52.3 71.8 54.5
Albert Lea 23B5 2.3 61.3 57.2 70.8 65.9
Albert Lea 2418N 2.4 59.0 53.5 59.1 53.9
DF 234 N 2.3 68.7 56.3 73.6 58.8
DF 155 F 2.5 61.4 57.1 73.8 46.7
>2.5 Maturity
ZFS 1326 2.6 60.2 50.4 66.4 49.5
Albert Lea 27B4 2.7 65.1 62.6 74.4 55.0
Albert Lea 30B4 3.0 61.9 55.7 69.7 50.1
DF 260 N 2.6 71.3 67.0 78.4 62.8
DF 262 N F 2.6 59.3 57.3 65.7 51.7
DF 282 N 2.8 70.7 65.6 78.2 66.8
Location Mean 63.5 57.1 67.3 55.1

CENTRAL REGION

Maturity MSU
Ingham (Central)		 MSU
Saginaw		 MSU
Sanilac		 MSU
Allegan
<2.0 Maturity
ZFS 1721 1.7 58.3 70.1 70.1 46.9
Albert Lea 15B5 1.5 68.5 60.7 66.8 53.3
Albert Lea 1718N 1.7 62.4 64.0 69.9 50.7
Albert Lea 19B5 1.9 68.9 63.1 74.2 52.4
DF 151 N 1.5 63.4 67.9 81.3 48.0
DF 174 N 1.7 58.5 60.7 64.8 50.2
DF 184 N 1.8 54.9 50.2 68.4 53.2
2.0-2.5 Maturity
ZFS 2023 2.0 65.1 60.8 70.5 51.0
Albert Lea 2155N 2.1 55.8 64.7 82.8 51.2
DF 204 N 2.0 65.7 64.2 79.8 58.5
DF 205 N F 2.0 60.5 58.3 65.8 50.6
DF 214 N 2.1 62.7 65.7 74.9 53.0
DF 234 N 2.3 56.2 59.8 75.5 55.5
>2.5 Maturity
ZFS 1326 2.6 59.6 64.2 66.5 49.3
DF 260 N 2.6 67.3 63.9 80.6 61.6
DF 262 N F 2.6 59.0 60.0 68.4 52.7
Location Mean 58.4 60.2 69.8 50.4

Ben Glass

Seed Division and
Specialty Program Manager

Brooke Baker

Seed Division Accountant
Specialty Program Coordinator

Have questions?

You can reach us at 800.748.0595 or 616.879.1729. By fax: 616.748.3981.