Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast calls for continued publication

A competitor’s closure fuels confusion — and a fresh burst of publicity and sales

By: Mike Cote

Outlets: NH Business Review

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 736

Last Updated: 5 days, 23 hours ago

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac is having a banner year, selling more than 2.3 million copies and even going into a second printing. Got that?

A competitor — with a very similar name — has shut down. The Farmer’s Almanac, based in Lewiston, Maine, announced Nov. 6 that it was ceasing publication with its 2026 edition.

“After more than 200 years of sharing a unique blend of weather, wit and wisdom, we’ve made the …

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