S. Patricia
As a Senior Research Analyst for Decision Innovation Solutions, S. Patricia Batres-Marquez is responsible for conducting economic data analysis and modeling to evaluate agricultural policies relevant to clients to make informed decisions.
Using her research expertise in the analysis of agricultural economic policies and agricultural trade, Patricia provides economic insight applying appropriate methodologies to address clients’ needs. Patricia develops analytical work resulting in a monthly newsletter publication related to the biofuel sector, blog posts, and reports. Patricia conducts econometric analysis applied to return on investment (ROI) evaluations related to the impact of agricultural commodity promotion activities. Also, Patricia develops and maintains economic simulations of interest to clients.
Patricia received a BS degree in Business Administration from Universidad Centroamericana “José Simeón Caňas” (UCA), El Salvador. She also earned a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University in Manhatttan, Kansas.
Prior to joining Decision Innovation Solutions, Patricia worked for the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) at Iowa State University where she gained substantial experience in data collection and database development, modeling, and analysis.
Patricia has conducted economic research to evaluate policies related to agriculture, food, nutrition, and risk. She has co-authored several research articles published in refereed journals such as the Journal of Food Distribution Research and the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
Education:
- M.S. Agriculture Economics, Kansas State University
- B.S. In Business Administration, Universidad Centroamericana “José Simeón Caňas” (UCA), El Salvador
Expertise:
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Policy Analysis and Modeling
- International Trade
- Bioenergy
- Nutrition
Posts by: S. Patricia
ViewIowa’s Cash Receipts and the Value of Agricultural Commodities Exported
USDA farm income data published in September 2025 included state cash receipt estimates for the 2024 calendar year. In 2024, Iowa’s agricultural cash receipts totaled…
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January to April 2025 U.S. Pork Exports Down from Last Year
By S. Patricia Batres-Marquez, Senior Research Analyst Based on the latest data published by USDA-FAS, U.S. pork exports from January to April 2025 reached a…
ViewUSDA Forecasts an Increase in Farm Income in 2025
In the first farm income projections for 2025, the USDA reported an increase of $41.0 billion in U.S. net farm income to $180.1 billion (nominal…
ViewU.S. Net Farm Income in 2024 is Forecast 4.4% Down from Last Year
According to the USDA’s September release of the 2024 farm income data, the U.S. net farm income value (in nominal terms) would fall 4.4% to…
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2023 U.S. Pork Exports were Up 8% Y-O-Y while U.S. Beef Exports were Down 15%
Data released this month by USDA-FAS indicates U.S. pork exports were up 8% to 2.32 million metric tons (MT) in the 2023 calendar year compared…
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Iowa ARC and PLC payments were over $2 billion from 2014 to 2020
The Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs were first authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill) and reauthorized…