Growers are stewards of the land. Their passion, livelihood and being depends on caring for our planet—whether that be the soil, air, or water—they know that their actions make a difference for the planet we all call home. We’re highlighting two Trust Protocol growers from opposite regions of the Cotton Belt to learn more about […]
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U.S. cotton growers know water is a precious resource that must be used responsibly and efficiently. Cotton, like all plants, needs water to grow. According to Transformers Foundation, global averages about cotton’s environmental impact can be misleading, as they fail to capture huge local variations in resource usage and impacts. For example, two-thirds of cotton grown in the
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This month, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol attended and participated in edie23 in London, an event hosted by the purpose-driven business media brand edie and formerly known as the Sustainability Leaders Forum. The event, now in its 13th year, drives tangible environmental and social change through business leadership. For two days, attendees were able to hear from experts
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Photo credit Jim Hannon/TimesDaily File When it comes to working in the cotton industry, it’s all about getting the job done. It doesn’t matter who you are as it all boils down to quality, passion and sustainability to ensure the job gets done right every time. On this International Women’s Day, we are proud to highlight a
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Critical milestone hit during busiest month for fashion industry when spotlight is on sustainability Over 11m finished articles tracked through Protocol Consumption Management Solution (PCMS) MEMPHIS, TENN March 6, 2023 — The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol (“Trust Protocol”) announced that it has now reached a critical milestone of tracking over 3 million kilograms of cotton through its
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MEMPHIS, TENN (February 28, 2023) – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reminds growers to enroll and complete data entry for their 2022 crop as the March 31, 2023, deadline quickly approaches. Launched in 2020, the Trust Protocol was designed to set a new standard in more sustainably grown cotton. Producers enrolled in the Trust Protocol are eligible
Land is finite and precious – making up the basis of our communities and ecosystems. It provides the environment and resources needed to grow food and fiber for the global population and caring for it is vital. As the population continues to grow, more food and fiber are required – but there is no easy
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Data and measurement are important tools for U.S. growers when it comes to cotton production and improving their environmental footprint – as the saying goes, you can’t improve what you don’t measure – and the Trust Protocol is proud to empower growers with this information. The program measures and reports annually against six key environmental
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Deepika Mishra is the Standards and Data Lead for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, acting as a consultant for the program. As an accomplished scientist and data analytics specialist, Deepika leads on analysis of the Trust Protocol’s environmental metrics. She collaborates extensively with agricultural research institutions, conservation groups, and food and trade organizations, playing a vital role in the establishment of sustainability and social standards within the industry.
Deepika earned her Ph.D. in plant and soil science from Texas Tech University, specializing in cotton breeding and genetics. With over a decade of experience, she has spearheaded diverse agricultural projects in both India and the United States, covering crops like cotton, cowpeas, castor, sesame, guar, guayule, tomato, and field pennycress (cover crop). Her contributions also include the development and release of multiple cowpea varieties in India during her M.S. studies in vegetable breeding and genetics.
