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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Ap Correspondent and Erin Keller

Americans stunned as mainstay forecaster Farmers’ Almanac folds after two centuries: ‘One of the saddest days in history’

After more than two centuries, the Farmers' Almanac, a publication long relied upon by farmers and gardeners for its weather predictions, is set to cease publication.

The Maine-based institution announced on Thursday that its 2026 edition will be its last, citing mounting financial pressures and the challenges of operating within today's “chaotic media environment.”

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