Legendary Ag broadcaster Orion Samuelson paid a visit to the farm he grew up on in Ontario, Wisconsin during this year's Vernon County June Dairy Breakfast. | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

For decades, Orion Samuelson brought his comforting voices to the homes of many through his agriculture reports and work on WGN Radio. We will miss hearing him on-air, seeing him at the Illinois State Fair, and listening to his reports that helped guide our farmers to success over the years. I went to the House floor last week to thank Orion for his years of work and service and wish him success in his well-earned retirement. | Rep. Darin LaHood

Ag radio icon Orion Samuelson talks about the 2017 Farm Progress Show. | NowDecatur.com