US EditionMaine-Based Farmers' Almanac Says 2026 Edition Will Be Its Last
Publication ends after the 2026 edition due to changing reader habits and economic challenges, with 1.2 million online followers as of recent years.
- Thursday, the Lewiston, Maine-based Farmers' Almanac announced the 2026 edition will be its last and its website will be discontinued in December.
- Faced with falling newsstand sales and changing habits, David Geiger, president of Geiger, said the decision stemmed from shifting reader habits and economic realities.
- Founded in 1818, the Farmers' Almanac offered moon dates, long-range weather forecasts, gardening tips and 'best dates' for fishing and planting, with Sandi Duncan showing the Aug. 11 2026 edition.
- Readers reacted by mourning the end of an era after more than 200 years, lamenting loss of gardening guidance and holiday traditions while recalling Peter Geiger's Lewiston community events.
- Editors added that the almanac's wisdom will live on, and Duncan and Geiger said, `We’re grateful to have been part of your life and trust that you’ll help keep the spirit of the Almanac alive.
53 Articles
53 Articles
NiagaraFallsReview.ca
Farmers’ Almanac say it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance will be publishing for the final time.
Associated Press News
Farmers' Almanac say it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance will be publishing for the final time.
Farmers’ Almanac to cease operations after over 200 years of weather forecasting
After more than 200 years of long-range weather forecasting, the Farmers’ Almanac on Thursday announced it will no longer be published.“The season we hoped would never come is here,” the announcement said.
Farmers' Almanac announces 2026 to be final edition
(WSPA) - The Farmers' Almanac announced in a Facebook post on Thursday that the 2026 Farmers' Almanac will be their final edition. The company said that they will gradually shut down their website and social media accounts, starting in December. Access to the Farmers' Almanac website will be available until December 2025. The decision was made due to financial challenges in producing and distributing the publication. First published in 1818, the…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
