I'm sure the black market profit doesn't even notice. However, many operations are still considered at least gray market as the feds take down plantations.
The black market is noticing; the article ends with this:
> "The cartels, of course, are adapting to the new reality. Seizure data appears to indicate that with marijuana profits tumbling, they're switching over to heroin and meth."
> "The cartels, of course, are adapting to the new reality. Seizure data appears to indicate that with marijuana profits tumbling, they're switching over to heroin and meth."