I could bet the farm that “matchmaker and wedding reader” are not accolades you’d typically associate with Orion Samuelson.

Orion Samuelson, longtime farm broadcaster, died Monday at age 91, the National Association of Farm Broadcasters said in an obituary. NAFB noted, “Samuelson brought agriculture to life through decades ...

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

A Chicago broadcast legend, known for his reports on the agricultural industry while being a multi-time radio and television ...

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

Orion Samuelson at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days interviewing at the Wisconsin Cattlemen exhibit. Agriculture broadcasting ...

CHICAGO — Broadcasting legend and farmer advocate and friend Orion Samuelson died March 16, WGN Radio announced. He was 91.

He delivered critical information for farmers across the Midwest during a 60-year career as WGN-AM radio’s agribusiness reporter.

Farm broadcasting legend Orion Samuelson, long-time member of NAFB and retired Emeritus, passed away March 16, 2026, at the ...

Orion Samuelson, a legendary farm broadcaster known for his iconic voice and ability to distill complex farm topics into relatable news for urban audiences, died Monday. He was just about two weeks ...