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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Announces Enhanced Membership Structure

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New Membership Fee Structure Aims to Boost Responsible Sourcing and Deliver Greater Value MEMPHIS, TENN (September 17, 2024) – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol today announced a revised membership structure for brands and retailers that will be implemented in 2025 based on cotton consumption, updating the previous revenue-based system. This adjustment promotes greater accessibility and […]

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Transforming Cotton Production: The Unique and Innovative Techniques Driving Sustainable Cotton Production in the U.S. 

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Technology in the U.S. cotton industry is ever-changing to include different aspects, approaches and considerations in cotton production. There are over 12 million acres of cotton being grown across 17 states, and farmers continue to develop new ways to be more precise and sustainable. One of the most notable aspects of the U.S. cotton industry is how producers

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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.