Dr. Benedict C. Posadas
Title
- Extension/Research Professor
Contact Information
ben.posadas@msstate.edu
Office: 228-546-1024
Coastal Research and Extension Center
Overview
Biography
Benedict 'Ben' Posadas developed and maintains the horticulture and marine economics research and extension program at the Coastal Research and Extension Center with additional extramural funding from state, regional and federal agencies.
Education
- Mississippi State University, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Agricultural Economics
- Aleneo de Manila University, Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics
- Mindanao State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), Economics
Research/Extension Interests
Horticulture Economics and Marketing
Seafood Economics and Marketing
Marine Aquaculture Economics and Marketing
Marine Fisheries Economics and Marketing
Disaster Economics
Websites
Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2024 | DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Ryals, J. L., Coker, C. E., Knight, P. R., Langlois, S. A. 2024. Consumer Preferences for Garland Designs. MAFES Bulletin |
| 2024 | Coker, C. E., Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., DelPrince, J. M., Langlois, S. A., Ryals, J. L. 2024. Survey of Consumer Preferences for Poinsettia Cultivars in Mississippi . MAFES Bulletin |
| 2024 | Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E., Knight, P. R., DelPrince, J. M., Langlois, S. A., Ryals, J. L. 2024. Consumer Preferences for Three Colors of Poinsettia Cultivars by Pot Sizes. MAFES Bulletin |
| 2024 | Posadas, B. C., Sparks, E. L., Cunningham, S., Rodolfich, A. E., Bradley, R., Wessell, C. 2024. Economic Impacts of Marine Debris Encounters on Commercial Shrimping . Marine Pollution Bulletin. MPB-D-23-02966. Download |
| 2024 | Posadas, B. C., Sparks, E. L., Cunningham, S. R., Rodolfich, A. E., Wessel, C., Bradley, R. 2024. Economic impacts of marine debris encounters on commercial shrimping. Marine Pollution Bulletin 200:116038. |
| 2023 | Rodolfich, A. E., Sparks, E. L., Posadas, B. C., Rodgers, J. C., Skarke, A. D., Bradley, R., Wessel, C. 2023. The distribution and direct impacts of marine debris on the commercial shrimping industry. Marine Pollution Bulletin 186(114417). Download |
| 2023 | Rodolfich, A., Sparks, E. L., Posadas, B. C., Chenier, K., Bradley, R., Wessel, C., Cunningham, S. 2023. The development of a derelict crab trap removal incentive program for commercial shrimpers. Marine Pollution Bulletin 186(114392). Download |
| 2023 | Stafne, E. T., Blare, T., Posadas, B. C., Downey, L., Anderson, J., Crane, J., Gazis, R., Faber, B., Stockton, D. G., Carrillo, D., Morales-Payan, J. P., Dutt, M., Chambers, A., Chavez, D. 2023. Survey of United States Passionfruit Growers' Production Practices and Support Needs. HortTechnology 33(4):357–366. Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C., Stafne, E. T., Blare, T. 2023. Grower and Operational Characteristics of U.S. Passionfruit Farmers . Technology in Horticulture 3(25):6. Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E., McLeod, C., Knight, P. R., DelPrince, J. M., Langlois, S. A., Ryals, J. L. 2023. Online Survey of Consumer Preferences for Poinsettia Cultivars. Horticulturae 9(4):449. Download |
| 2022 | Posadas, B. C. 2022. Measuring Economic Impacts of Outreach Programs for Commercial Fishing. MAFES Bulletin 1240 Download |
| 2021 | Posadas, B. C. 2021. Potential of Grow-out of Softshell Blue Crabs in Ponds Stocked with Juvenile Crabs. Journal of Food Distribution Society 52(1):6. Download |
| 2021 | Posadas, B. C., Sparks, E. L., Cunningham, S. R., Rodolfich, A. E. 2021. Qualitative assessment of the economic impacts of marine debris on Mississippi commercial shrimping. Marine Pollution Bulletin 166(112245):7. Download |
| 2021 | Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., Stafne, E. T., Coker, C. E., Bachman, G. R., DelPrince, J. M., Langlois, S. A., Blythe, E. K. 2021. Economic Impacts of Horticulture Research and Extension at MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center. Horticulturae 7(8):236. Download |
| 2021 | Coker, C. E., Knight, P. R., Posadas, B. C., Ely, R. M. 2021. Consumer acceptance and preference for winter rose poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima L.) used as cut flowers. Journal of Horticulture and Landscaping 7. Download |
| 2020 | Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., Stafne, E. T., Coker, C. E., Blythe, E. K., Bachman, G. R., DelPrince, J. M., Langlois, S. 2020. Qualitative Assessment of the Economic Impacts of Horticulture Research and Extension at MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center. Horticulturae 6(4):106. Download |
| 2020 | Posadas, B. C. 2020. Factors Influencing Computer Usage among Horticulture Firms in the United States. International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics 8(1):37-53. Download |
| 2019 | Peterman, M. A., Posadas, B. C. 2019. Direct Economic Impact of Fish Diseases on the East Mississippi Catfish Industry. North American Journal of Aquaculture 81:222-229. Download |
| 2019 | Posadas, B. C., DelPrince, J. M. 2019. Consumer Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Wreath Designs. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1227:20. Download |
| 2019 | Coker, C. E., Knight, P. R., Posadas, B. C., Ely, R. 2019. Postharvest Evaluation of Winter Rose® Series Poinsettia Stems under Consumer Conditions. Journal of Floriculture and Landscaping 5. Download |
| 2019 | Stephenson, R. C., Coker, C. E., Posadas, B. C., Bachman, G. R., Harkess, R. L., Adamczyk, J. J., Knight, P. R. 2019. Effect of high tunnels on populations of whiteflies, aphids, and thrips on tomatoes in Mississippi. Journal of Horticulture 6(3):259-267. Download |
| 2019 | Posadas, B. C. 2019. Economic Impacts of Coastal Hazards on Mississippi Commercial Oyster Fishery from 2005 to 2016. Journal of Ocean and Coastal Economics 6(1):27. Download |
| 2019 | Stephenson, R. C., Coker, C. E., Posadas, B. C., Bachman, G. R., Harkess, R. L., Adamczyk, J. J., Knight, P. R. 2019. Economic effect of insect pest management strategies on small-scale tomato production in Mississippi. HortTech 30(1):64-75. Download |
| 2018 | Posadas, B. C. 2018. Socioeconomic Determinants of the Level of Mechanization of Nurseries and Greenhouses in the Southern United States. AIMS Agriculture and Food: Open Access Journal 3(3):229–245. Download |
| 2018 | Posadas, B. C., Coker, R. Y., Coker, C. E., Langlois, S. A., Knight, P. R. 2018. Computer usage among nursery and greenhouse operations in selected Southern statesSouthern United States. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1225:9. Download |
| 2018 | Posadas, B. C. 2018. Socioeconomic Characteristics of Owners and Operators of Wholesale Nurseries and Greenhouses in the Southern United States. Agricultural Research & Technology: Open Access Journal 18(5):556070. Download |
| 2017 | Posadas, B. C., Posadas, Jr., B. K. 2017. Economic Impacts of the Opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway to the Mississippi Oyster Fishery. Journal of Food Distribution Research 48(1):42-45. Download |
| 2016 | Posadas, B. C. 2016. Survey of Seafood Products Handled by Mississippi Restaurants. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1219:33. Download |
| 2016 | Posadas, B. C. 2016. Socioeconomic Characteristics of Mississippi Lifetime Sportsmen Licensed in 1989-2013. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1222. Download |
| 2015 | Coker, C. E., Posadas, B. C., Schilling, M. W. 2015. Sensory evaluation studies provide growers with market insight. Acta Horticulturae Download |
| 2015 | Coker, R. Y., Posadas, B. C., Langlois, S. A., Knight, P. R., Coker, C. E. 2015. Current mechanization practices among greenhouse and mixed nursery/greenhouse operations in selected Gulf South states. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1208:9. Download |
| 2015 | Posadas, B. C. 2015. Economic Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill to Mississippi Seafood and Commercial and Saltwater Recreational Sectors in 2010. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1218. Download |
| 2014 | Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., Coker, C. E., Coker, R. Y., Langlois, S. A. 2014. Hiring Preferences of Nurseries and Greenhouses in US Southern States. HortTechnology 24(1):107–117. Download |
| 2013 | Posadas, B. C., Posadas, B. A. 2013. License and Size Profiles of Mississippi Seafood, and Commercial and Recreational Fishing Sectors. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1206. Download |
| 2013 | Posadas, B. C., Posadas, B. A. 2013. Estimation of the Baseline for the Assessment of the Economic Impacts of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill to the Mississippi Commercial Fishing Sector. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1204:16. Download |
| 2012 | Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., Coker, C. E., Coker, R., Langlois, S. 2012. Economic Impacts of Mechanization or Automation on Horticulture Production Firms Sales, Employment, and Workers’ Earnings, Safety, and Retention. HortTechnology 22(3):388-401. Download |
| 2011 | Posadas, B. C., Posadas, R. A., Andrews, L. S. 2011. Consumer Preferences for Postharvest Processed Raw Oyster Products in Southern California. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1194:16. Download |
| 2011 | Posadas, B. C., Posadas, R. A. 2011. Consumer Preferences for Postharvest Processed Raw Oyster Products in Coastal Mississippi. . Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1192:12. Download |
| 2011 | Posadas, B. C., Andrews, L. s., DeBlanc, S. T. 2011. Consumer Preferences for Irradiated Oysters. . Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1193:10. Download |
| 2011 | Posadas, B. C. 2011. Economic damages of Hurricane Gustav to seafood processors and dealers, marinas, and livebait dealers in Coastal Mississippi. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1190:21. Download |
| 2010 | Ye, Z., Chaudhari, J., Booth, J., Posadas, B. C. 2010. Evaluation of the Use of Rural Transportation Infrastructure in Evacuation Operations. Journal of Transportation Safety and Security 2(2):88-101. Download |
| 2010 | Posadas, B. C. 2010. Economic Assessment of the Impacts of Hurricane Katrina on Coastal Mississippi Charter Boats for Hire, Marinas and Live Bait Dealers. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1185:17. Download |
| 2010 | Coker, R. Y., Posadas, B. C., Langlois, S. A., Knight, P. R., Coker, C. E. 2010. Current Mechanization Systems Among Nursery-Only and Mixed Operations in Selected Gulf South States. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1189:9. Download |
| 2010 | Posadas, B. C., Coker, R. Y., Langlois, S. A., Knight, P. R., Coker, C. E. 2010. Operational Characteristics of Nurseries and Greenhouses in the Northern Gulf of Mexico States . Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1184:9. Download |
| 2010 | Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., Coker, R. Y., Coker, C. E., Langlois, S. A. 2010. Socioeconomic Characteristics of Workers in Nurseries and Greenhouses in the Northern Gulf of Mexico States. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1182:12. Download |
| 2008 | Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., Coker, R., Coker, C. E., Langlois, S., Fain, G. 2008. Socioeconomic Impact of Automation on Horticulture Production Firms in the Northern Gulf of Mexico Region. HortTechnology 18(4):697-704. Download |
| 2008 | Posadas, B. C. 2008. Economic Assessment of the Impacts of Hurricane Katrina on Mississippi Commercial Fishing Fleet. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1165:9. Download |
| 2007 | Posadas, B. C. 2007. Economic Assessment of the Impacts of Hurricane Katrina on Mississippi Seafood Processors and Dealers. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 435:22. Download |
| 2006 | Pounders, C., Marshall, D., Posadas, B. C. 2006. Hurricane Katrina: Perspective from the Southern Horticultural Laboratory. HortScience 41(3):680-684. Download |
| 2006 | Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E., Knight, P. R., Fain, G. 2006. Consumer Survey of Selected Garden Chrysanthemum Cultivars in Mississippi. HortTechnology 16(3):539-543. Download |
| 2004 | Posadas, B. C. 2004. Effects of Two Pelletized Feed Formulations on Experimental Freshwater Prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii, Pond Production, Processing, and Costs. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 16(3-4):155-165. Download |
| 2004 | Knight, P. R., Coker, C. E., Posadas, B. C., Anderson, J. M. 2004. Phytotoxicity and Weed Control Efficacy of Three Non-labeled Herbicides for Field-grown Hemerocallis spp. HortScience 39(4):745–745. Download |
| 2003 | Posadas, B. C., Posadas, B. C. 2003. Effects of Using Artificial Substrates on Experimental Freshwater Prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii Pond Production in Coastal Mississippi. World Aquaculture 34(2):47-50. |
| 2003 | Hanson, T. R., House, L. O., Sureshwaran, S., Posadas, B. C., Liu, A. 2003. Opinions of U.S. Consumers Toward Oysters: Results of A 2000-2001 Survey . Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1133:22. Download |
| 2003 | D'Abramo, L. R., Ohs, C. L., Fondren, M. W., Steeby, J. A., Posadas, B. C. 2003. Culture of Freshwater Prawns in Temperate Climates: Management Practices and Economics. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1138:23. Download |
| 2002 | Posadas, B. C., Posadas, B. C. 2002. Effects of Using Different Protein Levels on Freshwater Prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii Pond Production. World Aquaculture 33(4):41-43. |
| 2001 | Posadas, B. C. 2001. Comparative Economic Analysis of Using Different Sizes of Constructed Wetlands in Recirculating Catfish Pond Production. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 11(3):1-20. Download |
| 2000 | Posadas, B. C. 2000. Tilapia Marketing in the Northern Gulf of Mexico Region. World Aquaculture Society. Tilapia Aquaculture in the Americas. 2:91-99 . |
| 2000 | Posadas, B. C. 2000. Costs and Returns of Catfish Pond Production in the Mississippi Black Belt Area. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 226:14. Download |
| 1993 | Posadas, B. C., Homziak, J. 1993. Costs and Returns of Open Versus Closed Systems for Producing Soft-Shelled Crawfish in Mississippi. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 2(1):85-103. Download |
Extension Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi Seafood Industry. Mississippi State University Extension Service Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi Commercial Fishing. Mississippi State University Extension Service Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi Seafood and Fish Markets. Mississippi State University Extension Service Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi Seafood Importing. Mississippi State University Extension Service Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi Seafood Processing . Mississippi State University Extension Service Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi Seafood Wholesaling. Mississippi State University Extension Service Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi Commercial Oyster Industry . Mississippi State University Extension Service Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Economic Contributions of the Mississippi Seafood Industry by Major Species in 2020. Mississippi State University Extension Publication P3954 Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi MarketMaker Newsletter. Vol. 13, No. 7. The U.S. Crawfish Aquaculture Industry Is Growing. MSU Extension Service 13(7):10. Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi MarketMaker Newsletter. Vol. 13, No. 8. Impacts of Disaster and Economic Events on the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Region Commercial Menhaden Fishery. MSU Extension Service 13(8):10. Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi MarketMaker Newsletter. Vol. 13, No. 9. Impacts of Disaster and Economic Events on the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Region Commercial Blue Crab Fishery. MSU Extension Service 13(9):12. Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi MarketMaker Newsletter. Vol. 13, No. 10. Direct Impacts of Disaster and Economic Events on the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Region Total Commercial Landings and Dockside Values and Prices . MSU Extension Service 13(10):10. Download |
| 2023 | Browne, J., Kim, A., Yun, S., Posadas, B. C. 2023. Economic Impacts of Bacterial Beach Closures on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Mississippi State University Extension Publication P3949 Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi MarketMaker Newsletter. Vol. 13, No. 11. Direct Impacts of Disaster and Economic Events on the U.S. Red Snapper Commercial Landings and Dockside Values and Prices . MSU Extension Service 13(10):10. Download |
| 2023 | Posadas, B. C. 2023. Mississippi MarketMaker Newsletter. Vol. 13, No. 12. Direct Impacts of Disaster and Economic Events on the U.S. White Shrimp Commercial Landings and Dockside Values and Prices . MSU Extension Service 13(10):10. Download |
| 2020 | DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E. 2020. Preserved Magnolia Wreath for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3426(P3426). Download |
| 2020 | DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., Coker, C. E. 2020. Magnolia Wreath for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication P3553. Download |
| 2020 | DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., Tanger, S. M., Coker, C. E. 2020. Pine and Magnolia Wreath for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication P3499. Download |
| 2020 | DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E., Tanger, S. M. 2020. Pine Cone Wreath for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3549. Download |
| 2020 | DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E. 2020. Row Crop Wreath for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication P3550. Download |
| 2019 | DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E. 2019. Curly Willow Wreaths (Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa') for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 3383. Download |
| 2019 | DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E., Stafne, E. T. 2019. Muscadine Wreath for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 3387. Download |
| 2018 | Posadas, B. C. 2018. Economic Contributions of the Mississippi Seafood Industry By Major Species in the Year 2015. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 3194 . Download |
| 2017 | Posadas, B. C., Posadas, Jr., B. K. 2017. Economic Impacts of the Opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway to the Mississippi Oyster Fishery. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 3038. Download |
| 2016 | Collart, A., Posadas, B. C. 2016. Marketing a Food Product: Marketing Considerations for a Small-Scale Food Processor. . Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 2567. Download |
| 2015 | Posadas, B. C. 2015. Suggested Approach in Estimating the Economic Impacts of Research, Education and Outreach Projects. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 2883. Download |
| 2014 | Posadas, B. C. 2014. Economic Impacts of the Mississippi Seafood Industry in the Year 2009 by Major Species. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 1209. |
| 1993 | Posadas, B. C., Burrage, D. D., Homziak, J., Veal, D. 1993. Comparative Enterprise Budgets for Oyster Relaying in Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 1848 . |
| 1991 | Homziak, J., Posadas, B. C. 1991. Producing Soft Crawfish in Mississippi: Is It For You. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 1780 . |
| 1991 | Posadas, B. C., Homziak, J. 1991. Enterprise Budgets for Soft Crawfish Production in Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 1812. |
