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FarmRaise and Avalo Collaborate on AI-driven Cotton Innovation
Agricultural data firm FarmRaise has partnered with AI-powered crop evolution company Avalo to scale its…
From Farming to Fashion, the Trends Shaping the Cotton Industry for 2026
For two of the industry's relentlessly hopeful sectors—farming and retail—it's time to take stock and…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol ‘Landmark’ Report Beats Most 2025 Goals
More than 1,500 of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol's grower members have met or exceeded most of their 2025…
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With ICE raids in full swing, the textiles industry is likely to feel the ripple effects, particularly when…
Climate-Beneficial Fibers Were Gaining Traction. Then Trump Happened.
The USDA's cancellation of the Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities has struck a blow for…
New Regional Life Cycle Assessment Touts Organic Cotton Farming in India
The Organic Cotton Accelerator published a new life cycle assessment study outlining the environmental…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s Annual Report: ‘Transparency in Action’
The sustainable cotton-centric program highlights progress made by both Protocol growers and the organization…
Cargill Teams With Australian Ag-Tech Firm to Save Water on Mississippi Cotton Farms
The agricultural giant is leveraging Australian agricultural technology to streamline water usage for its…
Better Cotton Teams with Pakistan’s PULSE on Smallholder Farm Transparency Initiative
The non-profit governance group is working with the country's Punjab Urban Land Systems Enhancement (PULSE)…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Boosts Crop Coverage By 2.1 Million Acres
The program has seen a significant bump in participation over the past year, with sustainable cotton acreage…
Better Cotton Boosts Bankability for India’s Cotton Farmers
Piloting in India, the fund will help smallholder cotton farming communities accelerate field-level…
G-Star Raw’s Greenhouse-Grown Cotton: Study Results and Next Steps
The Sustainable Greenhouse-Grown Cotton research project explored the efficacy and impact of growing cotton…
Here’s How Regenerative Agriculture Benefits the Cotton Supply Chain
Sustainability in the cotton industry starts in the field, where growers consider soil health, water cycling…
Regenerative Farming is Key to Fashion’s Sustainable Future
Regenerative agriculture is not just another trend—it's key to the fashion industry's transition to a more…
Using Data to Drive Sustainability: Insights from the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s 2023 Report
The Trust Protocol is the only sustainable cotton initiative that provides quantifiable, verifiable goals and…