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BY USDA News Release | January 1, 2021 (Washington, D.C.)– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recognizes the achievements of longtime broadcaster Orion “Big O” Samuelson for six decades of contributions to agriculture journalism. “There’s a saying that today’s news is tomorrow’s history,” said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “Orion Samuelson’s decades of agriculture reporting has helped farmers understand the latest Washington policies and he has also h...

Selloff spooks the bulls.

Bourbon glazed bacon recipe is columnist Phil Potempa's tasty "cheers" to the longtime WGN farm voice Orion Samuelson's retirement.

Wisconsin Ag News Headlines Wisconsin Ag Connection - 12/18/2020 One of America's longest running farm broadcasters has been recognized by members of the Wisconsin State Legislature for his many years of service. Orion Samuelson was presented virtually with a legislative citation by Reps. Loren Oldenburg of Viroqua; Nancy VanderMeer of Tomah; and Sen. Patrick Testin of Stevens Point. "Legislative citations are used to congratulate the recipient on their accomplishments on behalf of the Wisconsin State Legislature, and we felt strongly that Mr. Samuelson has earned special recognition for his...

Updated 12/17/2020 6:41 AM When the legendary Orion Samuelson retires at the end of the month after 60 years at WGN 720-AM, he'll turn over the agribusiness beat to Steve Alexander, who's been a news-and-business anchor and reporter at the Nexstar Media Group news/talk station since 2007, Robert Feder writes. "Steve grew up on a farm and has the knowledge to know what is important to our audience of farmers, food producers and consumers," Samuelson said of his successor. "I am delighted that he is available to continue the WGN tradition of serving this most important audience."