Explore the difference between the Farmers' Almanac and Old Farmer’s Almanac, from the editorial style to forecasting methods and historical origins.

Farmers’ Almanac, a Maine publication that has guided gardeners and weather watchers since 1818, will cease operations with its 2026 edition.

The decision also will end more than 200 years of confusion with its more venerable rival, the Old Farmer’s Almanac, published in New Hampshire since 1792, when George Washington was president and 26 years before the Farmers’ Almanac went into business.

Social media has a unique talent for creating a storm in a teacup, and a recent announcement about a centuries-old publication sent many TikTok gardeners into mourning. When news broke that the Farmers’ Almanac would cease its print edition after more than 200 years,

An era is ending. The 208-year-old Farmer’s Almanac released its final publication Thursday, to the dismay of farmers, gardeners and weather fanatics. The annual publication, based in Maine, has provided readers with weather predictions, gardening advice and other information since 1818.

One of two major American almanacs is ceasing publication after more than two centuries of predicting the weather and offering tidbits of wisdom.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its forecast for the week of Christmas this year, predicting “a wide range of winter weather across North America—from snow-covered roads to clear skies.” The Old Farmer’s Almanac ‘s outlook offers guidance for families and travelers as they prepare for the busy holiday travel season.

The Farmers’ Almanac will stop publishing after the 2026 edition marking the end of two centuries of publication.