The Protocol Consumption Management Solution (PCMS) harnesses blockchain technology through a powerful combination of the Trust Protocol Platform and TextileGenesis(TM) system to deliver full supply chain transparency by recording and verifying the movement of U.S. cotton fiber along the entire supply chain. Watch this video to learn more!
The Lifecycle of Cotton Read More »
Watch this video to learn more about #GHGEmissions and the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol which highlights our data from 2022 Watch this video to learn how the Trust Protocol is working to reduce GHG emissions another 39% by 2025.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Read More »
In a period of ever-greater supply chain scrutiny and a growing demand for transparency, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol will set a new standard in more sustainably grown cotton. It brings quantifiable and verifiable goals and measurement to the issue of responsibly-grown cotton production and drives continuous improvement in key sustainability metrics. The U.S. Cotton
2020–21 Annual Report Read More »
MEMPHIS, TENN (November 1, 2021) – Recently, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a farm level, science-based program that sets a new standard in more sustainably grown cotton celebrated one-year since its official launch. The Trust Protocol brings quantifiable and verifiable goals and measurement to sustainable cotton production and drives continuous improvement in six key sustainability metrics–
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Celebrates First-Year Accomplishments Read More »
The facts and figures related to pesticide use in cotton prodution.
Pesticides and Cotton Production Read More »
The lastest facts and figures about land use and cotton production.
Land Use & Cotton Production Read More »
The latest facts and figures on water used for cotton production.
Water and Cotton Production Read More »
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.
