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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U.S. Pork Exports Upward Trend Continues in 2020
U.S. pork muscle cut export volume was up 9% to 2.176 million metric tons (MT) in 2019 compared with 2018 (see Figure 1). 2019 U.S.…
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The Sustainability of Wind Energy: A Worldwide Resource
Wind energy has been harnessed for thousands of years. Early users of wind energy propelled their boats, grinded grain, pumped water and managed bodies of…
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USDA’s July Forecasts Show Lower 2019/20 Soybean Production, Exports, and Ending Stocks
In the latest USDA's WASDE report posted July 11, 2019, the 2019/20 soybean production forecast was down 305 million bushels to 3.845 billion bushels month-over-month…
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China’s Soybean Import Outlook in 2018/19 and 2019/20
Until this marketing year, China had been the main foreign market for U.S. soybeans. However, Brazil has taken the lead as China's main soybean trading…
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Quick Look at U.S. Monthly Biodiesel Production
In this short article, we look at pure biodiesel production for 2019. Pure or traditional biodiesel is known as Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME). Renewable…
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U.S. Soybean Exports Growing in Markets other than China in 2018/19
Iowa is the number two soybean producer in the country after Illinois. In 2018/19 Iowa produced 565 million bushels of soybeans, which was about 12.4…