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.
Seed Services
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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- ZFSelect® specialty soybean seeds
- DF Seeds soybean seed
- Partners Brand corn seed
- Blue River® organic seed
- Dairyland® seed
- Competitive seed pricing for cover crops, wheat and alfalfa
ZFSelect® 2021 Soybean Seed Varieties
ZFSelect premium soybean varieties provide an opportunity for additional value to a producer’s soybean crop. Tested at every stage in production to ensure industry standards for purity, these soybean varieties are chosen to perform in Michigan’s varied environments and soils. By being industry connected, accessing outstanding genetics, and being vigilant on our evaluations, ZFSelect will continue to give producers excellent processor approved options.
ZFS offers a wide variety of non-GMO soybean seeds to meet the needs of growers throughout the region. ZFS carries a complete line of ZFSelect non-GMO seeds, and our experts can match seeds with soil conditions and climate to ensure the highest yield potential. The ZFSelect seed line consistently performs well in plot trials throughout Michigan.
| ZFSelect Variety | Relative Maturity | Benefit | 2021 Premium* |
| Non-GMO | |||
| 1721 | 1.7 | High protein producer | Call for premium |
| 1821 | 2.1 | Non-GMO industry options | Call for premium |
| 2221 | 2.2 | Trial plot champion | Call for premium |
| 1326 | 2.6 | Yield & SCN resistance | Call for premium |
| 2721 | 2.7 | Outstanding yield stability | Call for premium |
Premiums as of Jan. 5, 2021*
Agronomy Services
The ZFS Seed Division of Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. brings a strong combination of agricultural education and practical in-the-field experience to its customers. ZFS Seed Division employees help provide growers with the opportunities for high yielding, quality crops by matching seed varieties to specific geographic regions and soil conditions.
Organic Corn and Soybean Seed
ZFS is proud to be a deal of Blue River® Hybrids to offer a selection of organic corn and soybean seeds. Blue River is a recognized leader in the organic seed industry with more than 10 years experience providing non-GMO hybrid genetics. Extensive plot testing across the country proves that Blue River organic seeds yield on par with conventional corn and soybean seeds. Visit Blue River® Organic Seed to view yield results.
Non-GMO Soybean Plot Results 2020
| Maturity | MSU Ingham (South) | MSU Lenawee | MSU Saginaw | MSU Ingham (Central) | Dansville, MI DF Seeds Best of best |
Hope, MI Farm Plot |
St. Louis, MI Organic Farm Plot |
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| <2.0 Maturity | |||||||||
| DF 151 N | 1.5 | 54.4 | 66.4 | 45.2 | 47.0 | ||||
| ZFS 1721 | 1.7 | 56.8 | 57.5 | 45.7 | |||||
| DF 187 N | 1.8 | 52.4 | 59.9 | 60.2 | 44.6 | 51.1 | |||
| 2.0-2.5 Maturity | |||||||||
| DF 201 N | 2.0 | 51.0 | 58.2 | 49.3 | 39.4 | 53.5 | |||
| ZFS 1821 | 2.1 | 51.5 | 50.6 | 54.0 | 56.9 | 50.7 | |||
| DF210 N | 2.1 | 54.5 | 56.9 | 50.7 | |||||
| ZFS 2221 | 2.2 | 53.7 | 55.6 | 61.2 | 60.2 | ||||
| DF 227 N | 2.2 | 57.9 | 62.4 | 59.0 | 46.2 | 55.3 | |||
| DF 231 N | 2.3 | 58.0 | 53.9 | 63.0 | 48.1 | 62.5 | |||
| <2.5 Maturity | |||||||||
| ZFS 1326 | 2.6 | 60.0 | 54.3 | 60.2 | 59.0 | 56.8 | |||
| DF 155 F | 2.6 | 57.8 | 61.2 | – | 59.7 | 51.1 | 41.9 | 53.0 | |
| DF 260 N | 2.6 | 65.6 | 61.8 | 60.0 | 65.5 | 61.9 | 36.0 | 61.5 | |
| ZFS 2721 | 2.7 | 58.7 | 60.0 | 60.6 | 57.3 | 61.9 | |||
| DF 317 N | 3.1 | 62.8 | 61.4 | 66.7 | |||||
| Blue River Organic | |||||||||
| B.R. 17Y993 | 1.7 | 56.8 | 57.5 | 45.7 | |||||
| B.R. 20Y993 | 2.0 | 46.2 | |||||||
| B.R. 22DC6 | 2.2 | 60.0 | |||||||
| Location Average | 55.7 | 55.8 | 55.8 | 56.8 | 53.3 | 41.2 | 50.2 |
Ben Glass
Seed Division and
Specialty Program Manager
Brooke Zeldenrust
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.
You can also send us a message here and we will reach out to you as soon as we are available.