'We're grateful to have been part of your life.' Farmers' Almanac ceasing publication

The Farmers' Almanac — which has been providing weather, gardening, home and other tips for more than 200 years — is shutting down.

Publisher Geiger of Lewiston, Maine, which has produced the Farmers' Almanac since 1818, made the announcement Nov. 6, saying its 2026 edition will be the last.

"Many of you grew up hearing your parents or grandparents quote from the Almanac, always having a copy nearby," editor and editor emeritus Sandi Duncan and Peter Geiger wrote on the website. "Maybe you have planted by our Moon phases, consulted the Almanac for the 'Best Days' to potty train, wean, or go fishing. We're grateful to have been part of your life and trust that you'll help keep the spirit of the Almanac alive.

"We are incredibly proud of the legacy we leave behind and are filled with gratitude. We appreciate and thank our loyal readers, contributors, and partners who have supported us through the years. Though the Almanac will no longer be available in print or online, it lives on within you.

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"So go ahead — plant your peas when the daffodils bloom. Watch for a red sky at night. Tell the kids how granddad always swore by the Almanac. That's how our story stays alive."

Copies of the 2026 Farmers' Almanac are available at FarmersAlmanac.com, Amazon.com and retail stores.

The Farmers' Almanac is separate from The Old Farmer's Almanac, which also provides weather forecasts. It was first printed in 1792 and is distributed by Yankee Publishing Inc., an employee-owned company in Dublin, New Hampshire.

"Over the years, there has been some confusion between our two almanacs, so to be clear: The OLD Farmer's Almanac isn't going anywhere," the Old Farmer's Almanac posted on social media. "As we have since 1792, we will continue to publish our annual edition, while educating and entertaining readers online at Almanac.com. Rest assured, as sure as the Sun will rise, The Old Farmer's Almanac—with our familiar yellow cover (seen below) and 80 percent accurate weather forecasts—will be around for generations to come."

What's the difference between the Farmers' Almanac and the Old Farmer's Almanac?

Here is a look at how the almanacs differ:

The Old Farmer's Almanac

First printed in 1792 by Robert B. Thomas.
Predicts next year's weather for 18 regions in the United States and seven in Canada.
Includes stories from family farms highlighting big risks they have taken that paid off personally, in their communities and the environment.
Includes gardening tips to follow to grow perfect perennials and chiles for every palate, plus articles on delicious Ukrainian food dishes and Christmas family traditions, banana recipe contest winters and practical life advice.
Is printed and distributed by Yankee Publishing Inc., an employee-owned company in Dublin, New Hampshire, and can be purchased online and at establishments where books and magazines are sold.

The Farmers' Almanac

First printed in 1818 by David Young.
Predicts next year's weather for seven U.S. and five Canadian climatological regions.
Predicts what will be the best days to fish, wean animals, plant crops and set eggs.
Includes quirky facts, adages, advice, quotes and proverbs, as well as articles about mistletoe, bird nests, perennials, timekeeping, recipes and more.
Is printed and distributed by Geiger, a Lewiston, Maine, operation that promotes itself as the largest privately owned promotional products distributor in the world. It can be bought online and at establishments where books and magazines are sold.