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Congress Moves on FY 2027 USDA Appropriations- LICA Seeks Support for NRCS/FSA Funding and Personnel

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Congress has begun the process of approving the 12 annual appropriations bills that will provide funding for federal agencies/programs in FY 2027. On June 4 the full House passed the USDA funding measure (H.R. 8646) in a tight 213–210 vote. The House bill approved a $26.27 billion discretionary allocation, which represents a 1.4% decrease from FY 2026 funding levels. However, included in the measure is language that prohibits the permanent relocation or consolidation of county-based personnel at local NRCS and FSA field offices if such a move would leave the office with fewer than two staff members. This is designed to preserve local access to technical assistance for farmers. While protecting physical local offices, the bill slashes NRCS Conservation Technical Assistance funding by roughly 35%.


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Contractors. Committees. Real Conversation.

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LICA’s spring virtual committee meetings are off to a strong start.

The Convention Committee and On-Site Waste Committee recently kicked off the spring committee schedule with strong participation from contractors, Executive Directors, Associate members, and leadership from across the country. While the topics varied, both meetings reflected the same thing: great conversation, practical ideas, and members who care deeply about the future of the association and the industries LICA represents.


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Virtual Committees: Where LICA Gets to Work

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LICA committees don’t just meet at Convention, they work year-round.

Through scheduled virtual meetings, members can stay involved, contribute to discussions, and help move initiatives forward without waiting for in-person events.The National Office coordinates each meeting, making it easy to participate from anywhere. Meeting links will be sent via email in the days leading up to each session.


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National LICA Participates in CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

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National LICA participated in CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas, marking the seventh consecutive show where the association has maintained a presence at the largest construction trade show in North America.

Throughout the week, National LICA officers and staff manned the booth, meeting with contractors, industry partners, and potential new members. The booth served as a central point for conversations about the association’s programs, member benefits, and opportunities to get involved with LICA at the national and state levels.


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National LICA On the Road: Ohio LICA Winter Convention

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National LICA staff members Caroline Krug and Allison Hack recently attended the Ohio LICA Winter Convention, held at the Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio. The convention offered eight (8) continuing education (CE) hours as part of registration, with the hours approved by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).


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Red Wing Named Official Work Boot of the Land Improvement Contractors of America

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Lisle, Illinois — September 23, 2025 — The Land Improvement Contractors of America (LICA) has announced a new national partnership with Red Wing Shoes, naming Red Wing the official work boot of the association. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting contractors who build and protect America’s land and water resources, while also giving LICA members access to durable, high-quality footwear built for demanding jobsite conditions.


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LICA Joins Business Coalition to Encourage Family Business Tax Benefits

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The Family Business Coalition (FBC), consisting of LICA and many small business interest groups, met this week to hear an update on tax provisions being considered and developed that would benefit small and medium sized family-owned business. FBC is a diverse collection of organizations and industry groups united for the common purpose of protecting America’s family businesses across the country. The monthly coalition meetings connect top decision makers from Capitol Hill with family business coalition partners, family business owners, and state-based allies. The group has the important task of monitoring and acting on legislation that affects family businesses in Congress. It is the voice of America’s main economic engine – family businesses – working together towards a better business climate that promotes private business expansion and job growth.


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