"The Farmers' Almanac has announced that they are shutting down at the end of the year, once its final edition for 2026 goes on sale. The publishers, led by editor Sandi Duncan, announced this tough call was caused by skyrocketing printing costs and fewer people buying physical copies of books. The annual guide has been a trusty resource for gardeners, fishers, farmers, and anyone planning outdoor activities since 1818, providing practical advice and seasonal forecasts."
"Although the Farmers' Almanac has a website where consumers can purchase and manage subscriptions, the publication will not be moving into a digital format, and the site is scheduled to go dark after December. 'We're grateful to have been part of your life and trust that you'll help keep the spirit of the Almanac alive,' Duncan and Editor Emeritus Peter Geiger said in a statement. 'Farmers Almanac ending publication in 2026 is the true sign of the end of times,' one fan posted on X."
"'Makes me wonder what they know that we don't know...' another social media user commented. While some claimed the bad news was similar to a biblical dark omen, the truth behind the book's end was simple: technology killed the Farmers' Almanac. In today's world, free apps, websites, and smartphones handle quick weather checks and tips, which provide up-to-the-second adjustments in forecasts, making the old-school booklet harder to sustain."
The Farmers' Almanac, in continuous publication since 1818, will publish its final 2026 edition and then cease operations. Publishers cited skyrocketing printing costs and falling sales of physical copies as the reasons for ending the print run. The annual guide offered seasonal forecasts, gardening, fishing and outdoor-planning advice that generations used year-round. The publication will not transition to a digital-only format; its website will go offline after December. Longtime readers expressed disappointment and disbelief on social media, with some joking about apocalyptic omens and many lamenting the loss of a trusted source for weather predictions, articles and recipes.
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