Farm broadcasting pioneer, Wisconsin native Orion Samuelson dies at 91

Orion Samuelson at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days interviewing at the Wisconsin Cattlemen exhibit. Agriculture broadcasting ...
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Orion Samuelson, ‘the Voice of Agriculture,’ dies at 91

Legendary farm broadcaster Orion Samuelson dies at 91. He championed American agriculture on WGN Radio in Chicago for six ...
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Remembering Orion Samuelson

It is with profound sadness that WGN Radio shares the news of the passing of agriculture and business reporter Orion ...

Orion Samuelson, Chicago radio broadcaster renowned for farm reporting, dies at 91

Orion Samuelson, a radio journalist known around the country for his reports on the agricultural industry, died this week.

Orion Samuelson, considered the Bruce Springsteen of WGN radio’s agribusiness reporting, dies at 91

He delivered critical information for farmers across the Midwest during a 60-year career as WGN-AM radio’s agribusiness ...
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This Week in Agribusiness, March 21, 2026

Honoring the legacy of Orion Samuelson, a broadcasting icon who inspired generations with wisdom, resilience, and unwavering ...
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Fun with Orion Samuelson: News or Ruse

Raw audio of Orion Samuelson recording headlines for the “News or Ruse” segment on WGN Radio’s Roe Conn Show. (Thanks to ...