Some industry experts are predicting that demand for genetically modified seeds will be dramatically reduced next year, and fear that there may no longer be enough non-modified seeds to meet farmers' needs. Japan and the European Union are refusing to import GMO grains and products made with GMO crops, driving prices for conventional crops up and prices for GMO crops down.
American growers are eager to retain lucrative overseas markets.
Indeed, the consumer is king. If they choose non-GMO, then that's what we should give them. If we are unable to satisfy their requests, they do have alternative sources for their ingredients. Since making that announcement, ADM has also begun quietly offering premium prices for conventional, nonmodified crops. The costs of separating the crops and testing for their purity has placed an enormous burden on farmers who spent extra money on modified seeds in the expectation of seeing larger yields.