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Energy Use: Exploring Farm Data from the Trust Protocol 

As we become more aware of the impact of human activity on the environment and the climate, sustainability performance in all sectors of the global economy has come under scrutiny. One area of particular concern is energy use, as it has a significant impact on the environment. Recognizing the need for more sustainable cotton production, […]

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

This month, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol attended and participated in the Textile Exchange Conference in Colorado, which hosted approximately 1,000 people in-person and 700 virtual attendees. From Monday through Friday, attendees attended sessions, heard from experts and were able to focus on the system changes needed for the industry to stay within planetary boundaries in a

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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.