Yes, there is a difference. Current methods of bio-engineering are much safer and are much more accurate than what was practiced in the past. It is also gets us where we want to go much faster. It's a win win for everyone. But that doesn't answer why you, a supposed conservative, wants to force companies to increase the cost of food by adding additional labeling to packaging that simply states what everyone with a middle school education in biological sciences knows to be true.
My 7th grader understands this issue, why don't you?