Those of us in agriculture, and really all rational people, have for years been battling to build consumer support for genetically modified crops or GMOs.

It’s not been an easy task. Crops developed through genetic modification provide true benefits to consumers, farmers and the planet and have been proven safe to eat by a wide range of esteemed health organizations. But critics won’t stop demonizing GMOs and working to turn consumers against the technology.

Now it appears the fierce opposition to GMOs may have gotten some help from an unlikely...