Orion Samuelson, the Elvis Presley of Agricultural Radio, Dies at 91

Orion Samuelson, the Elvis Presley of Agricultural Radio, Dies at 91

Orion Samuelson, the voice of agricultural news on WGN Radio in Chicago for 60 years, a position that made him a rock star at county fairs, someone presidential candidates wanted to meet and a leading authority on the fair market…

Samuelson, WGN ag industry reporter for 60 years, dies at 91

Orion Samuelson, who covered the agriculture business for 60 years, primarily for Chicago’s WGN, died March 16 at the age of 91. Michael S. Rosenweld of The New York Times reports, “In a deep, baritone voice, Mr. Samuelson relayed news about the price of soybeans, grains and other commodities; quoted livestock prices; and read the weather […]