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For two centuries, the Farmers’ Almanac has served readers—farmers, gardeners, and weather enthusiasts—with long-range weather predictions for the United States and Canada. That annual tradition will now come to an end, with the 2026 edition of the publication being its last.
In a November 6 post, the Maine-based publication shared that it would cease production following its 2026 edition, which is currently available both in print and online. The decision “reflects the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the Almanac in today’s chaotic media environment,” according to a release. The publication’s website will shut down in December 2025.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the end of what has not only been an annual tradition in millions of homes and hearths for hundreds of years but also a way of life and an inspiration for many who realize the wisdom of generations past is the key to the generations of the future,” Sandi Duncan, the publication’s editor, said in the release.
The Farmers’ Almanac was founded in 1818 as an annual publication covering “a trademark blend of long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more,” as per the publication’s introductory page. It is one of the oldest sources of public weather information in the United States.
It has been particularly proud of its tradition of long-range weather predictions, based on a secret formula that takes into account “sunspot activity, tidal action of the Moon, the position of the planets, and more,” originally developed by founding editor David Young. The publication predicts weather two years in advance and claims an 80 to 85% accuracy rate, although this success rate has been challenged in the past.
Regardless, the publication’s cessation marks the end of an era for one of the oldest continuously published magazines. However, the Old Farmer’s Almanac, a separate publication based in New Hampshire, is still in circulation.
“Though the Almanac will no longer be available in print or online, its spirit will live on in the values it championed: simplicity, sustainability, and connection to nature,” Duncan added.
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