Murray pointed to industry-funded research from North Dakota State University that concluded such a scenario would lead to a price decline for corn of between 15 and 34 cents per bushel, with associated reductions in corn cash receipts estimated between $2.2 billion and $5.1 billion.

For decades, makers of high-fructose corn syrup have been buffeted by the effects of criticism of the sucrose alternative. Critics looking to convince consumers to shun HFCS may find fertile ground once again in the wake of President Donald Trump writing in favor of Coke made with “real sugar,

For decades, Coke and the makers of other soft drinks have generally used high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners in their U.S. products.