It is devastating to Los Angeles and everyone in and around it – and it is going to hurt small mom and pop businesses including those in cannabis.
Los Angeles is one of the pillars of the cannabis industry with one of the largest concentration of sales and some of the most important grows within 200 miles of downtown LA. And like the residents of the City of Angels, they are effected by the horrific fires which have suddenly engulfed the area. The Palisades Fire, the largest of four life-threatening wildfires currently wreaking havoc across the county, alone is expected to be the costliest wildfire in history, according to Daniel Swain, climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles. It has burned more than 3,000 acres and numerous homes, businesses and landmarks in Pacific Palisades. But long term, it is going to damage the region. Here is how the LA fires will effect cannabis crops.
Related: Cannabis Can Help You With StressSmoke from wildfires primarily affects crops by reducing sunlight availability, which is crucial for photosynthesis.
. For cannabis, smoke exposure can cause substantial crop losses, with some estimates suggesting potential statewide production losses exceeding 25% in a single year.
The impact of smoke on cannabis is particularly severe compared to other crops in California. Cannabis agriculture is geographically more threatened by wildfire than any other agricultural crop in the state. This vulnerability has led to significant economic losses, with potential damages estimated at $1.44 billion in 2020 and $970.04 million in 2021. Wildfire smoke can also increase ground-level ozone, which is harmful to both human health and crop growth. Ozone can damage plant tissue during respiration, affecting both corn and soybeans. In corn, this may lead to the remobilization of carbohydrates from stalks to satisfy grain fill requirements, potentially increasing the risk of weak stalks and lodging before harvest. Another key issue is insurance. Jesse Redmond, Managing Director of Water Tower Research expressed his concern. “Wildfires highlight the ongoing insurance crisis within the cannabis industry. Due to the federal status of cannabis, many growers remain underinsured or entirely uninsured, leaving them without financial recourse in the event of crop or facility destruction” Redmond shared RELATED: Is GERD Helped By CannabisThe impact of smoke varies among different crops:
Cannabis: Highly susceptible to smoke damage, with significant economic losses reported. Corn: More affected by light reduction than soybeans due to its C4 photosynthesis and higher light saturation point. Potatoes: Can experience black flecking on recently emerged leaves. Watermelons: May show premature chlorosis on older leaves and develop brown or black spots with white patches. Squash and pumpkins: Can experience yellowing of older interior or crown leaves.The damage from this fire will impact the lives, businesses and crops of the region for years to come.
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