There is a lot of resistance to GMO grains in Europe for a number of reasons. Others view it as a trade tactic to discriminate against U.S. imports and to support EU policies. Several GMO grains have been approved including Roundup Ready soybeans and some Bt corn. The ban on GMO corn raises a number of questions.
Testing is time consuming and difficult to do.
But keeping GMO grains separate is a difficult task no matter how they go about it. The planted acreage of GMO hybrids continues to grow. Some estimate they will account for nearly one-quarter of the corn acres this year. If a farmer grows both GMO and non-GMO hybrids, it may mean thoroughly cleaning out planters, combines, grain carts, trucks, augers and dryers along with separate bins. This all adds to increased time, labor, equipment and management costs.