James Emery Henderson

Dr. James Emery Henderson is a Professor and Head of the Coastal Research and Extension Center at Mississippi State University. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Louisiana State University, an MBA in Business Administration, and two master's degrees in Forestry and Science from Mississippi State University.

His research focuses on forestry economics, timber management economics, and economic impact analysis of forest products industries. Key areas include assessing the economic contributions of forestry across regions, analyzing landowner behavior in timber management, and evaluating sustainability in wood resource utilization. Dr. Henderson has authored/co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and numerous Extension publications addressing forestry economics, wildlife recreation impacts, and agricultural policy.

His work frequently employs input-output modeling and IMPLAN software to quantify economic multipliers across counties. Notable contributions include studies on wood pellet market impacts in the US South, economic benefits of forest health initiatives, and taxation patterns in the forest products industry. He collaborates extensively with state forestry agencies to produce localized economic impact reports for all Mississippi counties.

• Educations:
  • PhD in Agricultural Economics, Louisiana State University
  • MBA in Business Administration, Mississippi State University
  • MS in Forestry, Mississippi State University
  • BS in Forestry, Louisiana Tech University

His recent publications emphasize cross-sectoral economic linkages, with over 20 articles since 2016 analyzing timber harvesting impacts, carbon sequestration policies, and international forestry trade dynamics. His Extension work includes developing county-specific forestry economic reports and educational materials for landowners.

Led the development of the Pine Thin smartphone application for stand density analysis and contributed to Mississippi's forest certification education programs. Current projects include analyzing economic contributions of agriculture/forestry production and bioenergy potential in the Lower Mississippi Valley.