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U.S. Enacts Cannabis Seed Sale Ban, Experts Warn of Crisis

12/6/2025

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The U.S. government has enacted a ban on cannabis seed sales, the first since 2018, with a November 2026 implementation.
Experts warn the ban will devastate the cannabis seed market and hurt home growers, especially for medical users.
Minnesota producers say supply chains will be disrupted and economic damage will follow.
Critics, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, cite a lack of transparency, while industry views diverge on the ban.

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Story summary

The U.S. government has enacted a ban on cannabis seed sales, the first since 2018, with a November 2026 implementation.
Experts warn the ban will devastate the cannabis seed market and hurt home growers, especially for medical users.
Minnesota producers say supply chains will be disrupted and economic damage will follow.
Critics, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, cite a lack of transparency, while industry views diverge on the ban.