2025 Joint Midyear Meeting PhotosFebruary 2026The Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association proudly co-hosted the 2025 Joint Midyear Meeting on December 11–12 at the JW Marriott Chicago, bringing members of the legal community together for two days of connection and collaboration.
Farmers in New York Fight To Protect Soil as Solar ExpandsBy Jake ZajkowskiFebruary 2026Solar energy is often touted by environmentalists as a valuable tool in aiming for a greener future; however, farmers may experience significant negative impacts from the rapid expansion of solar energy. But for every farmer wary of panels, there’s another who sees them as a lifeline. And it is in that divide between farmer against farmer that solar energy has exposed agriculture’s fiercest new conflict: the battle within.
Importing Food Products Into the United StatesFebruary 2026Under provisions of the U.S. law contained in the U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, importers of food products intended for introduction into U.S. interstate commerce are responsible for ensuring that the products are safe, sanitary, and labeled according to U.S. requirements. Imported food products are subject to FDA inspection when offered for import at U.S. ports of entry.
Three 2026 Predictions for Food and Beverage Products From MintelBy Andy HanacekFebruary 2026Learn more about the predicted 2026 food trends that are expected to dominate the food industry this year: maxxing out and diversity in; retro rejuvenation; and intentionally sensory. Jenny Zegler, director of Food and Drink for Mintel, joins the podcast this time around to dig into the details of three predictions that Mintel has made for 2026 for the food and beverage industry.
Viewpoint: How Close Are We To Seeing “Influencers” Use AI To Fake AG Images?By Amanda ZaluckyjFebruary 2026With the progressive rise of AI, we’re starting to see the downside of artificial intelligence, and not just from pranks gone too far. We’ll soon be living in a world where the truth is even more convoluted, and we won’t be able to believe what we see with our eyes. Does our society have the critical thinking skills necessary to handle that?
