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
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Iowa Sales of E15 Continued to Grow in 2022
Senior Research Analyst at DIS S. Patricia Batres-Marquez outlines Iowa Sales of E15 Continued to Grow in 2022. Based on the latest annual retail fuel…
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U.S. Agricultural Exports to the United Kingdom (U.K.)
Read the latest trends for imports and exports of food, feed and drinks (FFD) for the UK.
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U.S. Corn Export Sales are Lagging from Previous Two Years (March 2023 Update).
Take a look at the 2023 Corn update compared to the past 2 years!
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Iowa Regional Crop Use in 2021: Corn and Soybeans
Iowa is the top producer of corn in the nation and the second largest producer of soybeans, after Illinois...
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Renewable Diesel Increasing Volumes in the Biomass-based Diesel Fuel Industry
Biomass-based diesel includes both biodiesel and renewable diesel. Biodiesel and renewable diesel are produced using the same kind of feedstocks (fats, oils, and greases) but…
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Trends in Iowa’s Annual Retail Sales of Ethanol Blends
The trends in Iowa's Annual Retail Sales of Ethanol Blends.