U.S. Farm Report
Weekly syndicated news program covering agriculture and agribusiness.
U.S. Farm Report is an American weekly syndicated television news program focused on agriculture, presented in magazine format. Created in 1974 by Orion Samuelson, it premiered on January 1, 1975, as a half-hour program. The show expanded to 60 minutes in 2005. It was produced by WGN Continental Broadcasting Company from 1975 to 1984, then by Tribune Entertainment from 1984 to 2007, and then by Farm Journal Media since 2007. The first host was Orion Samuelson, who hosted from 1975 until 2005, with Max Armstrong joining as co-host and reporter in 1977. John Phipps replaced Samuelson in 2005, and Tyne Morgan replaced Phipps in 2014.
Quick Facts
- Creator
- Orion Samuelson
- Presenter
- Orion Samuelson (1975-2005)
- John Phipps (2005-2014)
- Tyne Morgan (2014-present)
- Seasons
- 50
- Episodes
- 2,743
- Runtime
- 30 minutes (1975-2005); 60 minutes (2005-present)
- Company
- WGN Continental Broadcasting Company (1975-1984)
- Tribune Entertainment (1984-2007)
- Farm Journal Media (2007-present)
- Channel
- Syndication
- First aired
- 1 January 1975
Facts from the source article.
Background
U.S. Farm Report covered major news items in and around the world of agriculture, traveling with cameras from coast to coast to present comprehensive and informative farm reporting. The program also provided viewers with the weather outlook, offering up-to-date forecasts, as weather affects agricultural news and helps viewers prepare from spring planning to fall harvest. In addition to legislative information on agriculture and agribusiness, the show offered a personal look into agriculture with commentary. The program was first produced by WGN Continental Broadcasting Company from 1975 to 1984, then by Tribune Entertainment from 1984 to 2007, and then by Farm Journal Media since 2007, a Philadelphia-based company that owns several agricultural media properties including Farm Journal magazine.
Did You Know?
- In March 2025, Farm Journal announced plans to launch a subscription video-on-demand service, Farm Journal TV.
- In April 2025, it was announced that the program would move to Farm Journal's FAST streaming channel along with AgDay and Machinery Pete TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which network aired U.S. Farm Report?
U.S. Farm Report aired on Syndication.
How many episodes of U.S. Farm Report are there?
U.S. Farm Report has 2,743 episodes across 50 seasons.
More in Television Series by Tribune Entertainment
Spotted an error? Know more?
Reader corrections go straight into our review queue. Suggest an edit · How this site is sourced