Orion Samuelson, Chicago Radio Broadcaster Renowned for Farm Reporting, Dies at 91

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 reporter.

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

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

Legendary Farm Broadcaster Orion Samuelson Dies at 91—The Trusted Voice Farmers Relied on for 60 Years

Orion Samuelson was a voice that was familiar to Midwestern farmers for 60 years. Many farmers relied on his farm reports on WGN-AM and WGN-TV based in Chicago to make their decisions regarding when to plant, harvest,

Chicago broadcast legend Orion Samuelson dies at 91

CHICAGO — Chicago has lost a broadcasting legend. And farmers across America have lost an advocate and friend. Orion Samuelson died Monday, WGN Radio announced. Samuelson brought agriculture to lif…

The Passing of Orion Samuelson

WGN Tribute to Orion SamuelsonA farm broadcasting legend has passed away. WGN Radio in Chicago, his home for six decades, announced the news Monday of the passing of Orion Samuelson at age 91. Orion is a name synonymous with WGN, having spent over 60 years with the station. His career spanned from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to the COVID-19 pandemic and included interviewing seven Presidents and reporting from all 50 states an…

Radio Remembers Orion Samuelson

Longtime WGN Chicago personality Orion Samuelson passed away today at the age of 91. Samuelson spent 60 years at WGN from 1960 until retiring in 2020. He began his career at WKLJ Sparta WI and later worked as Program Director of WHBY Appleton and Farm Director of WBAY and WBAY-TV Green Bay before joining WGN. Samuelson would become the best-known agricultural broadcaster in the country at WGN between his daily farm reports and weekly commentary …