Cotton was the primary cash crop in the Southern United States during the 19th century, earning the region the title "Cotton Kingdom" and significantly fueling the U.S. Treasury through its massive economic impact. Grown extensively in states like Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, cotton’s profitability stemmed from its ideal growing conditions in the South’s warm climate and fertile soil, coupled with the invention of the cotton gin, which revolutionized production. By the mid-

15 reactions | Growing a cotton plant through a natural process called photosynthesis, the plant takes in carbon dioxide from the air, water from the soil, and certain nutrients to create the material we call cotton. Watch the video to learn more about sustainability and carbon dioxide from Dr. Jesse Daystar, Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer at Cotton Incorporated. https://cottontoday.cottoninc.com/cotton-production/ | Cotton Incorporated | Facebook