They are planting less GM corn, he conceded, but that's not because of consumer resistance but because that crop, engineered to resist a European corn-borer, is no longer endangered by that pest. The bottom line is that, even if GM foods are safe, and they seem to be so far, consumers have a right to demand labels so they know what they're eating. Among other things, the new standards prohibit organic labeling on any foods produced with genetic engineering. Organic foods, however, may have their own problems. Since they're often grown without pesticides, you may get some pests with your food.
Organic food is often more expensive as well.