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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol now represents almost quarter of U.S. cotton acreage and reports continued improvements across all six sustainability metrics

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol now represents almost quarter of U.S. cotton acreage and reports continued improvements across all six sustainability metrics

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Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference: driving positive impacts on the route to net-zero

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Trust Protocol Grower Enrollment Open, New Timing Aligns with Peak Cotton Marketing Dates

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Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference Tackles Industry Challenges

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Trust Protocol Growers Strive for Continuous Improvement Every Day

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edie23 highlights the importance of data and transparency in sustainability 

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Highlighting Women Making their Mark in the Cotton Industry on International Women’s Day

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has tracked over 3 million kilograms of cotton

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Deadline Approaching for U.S. Cotton Growers to Enroll 2022 Crop in the Trust Protocol and Complete Data Entry 

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Welcomes American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. as a Member

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Supply chain transparency and collaboration were big themes at Textile Exchange 2022

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Proud to Participate – Sustainable Brands Flagship Conference 

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Report Shows Increased Acreage and Improved Environmental Performance for 2021/22

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Deepika Mishra

Standards and Data Lead (consultant)

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.