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. Soybean Exports Lag Behind Last Marketing Year
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report (WASDE) published by USDA on January 12, 2018, 2017/18 U.S. soybean production is estimated…
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China Announced 10 Percent Ethanol-Gasoline Blending Rate
China is the fourth largest producer and consumer of ethanol after the United States, Brazil, and the European Union. China's ethanol gasoline blend rate averaged…
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October Forecast for 2017 Corn Production Higher than Last Month
The USDA released the October report of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE, October 12, 2017), forecasting higher 2017/18 corn production, increased corn…
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Outlook for U.S. Farm Income Mildly Optimistic for the 2017 Calendar Year
The latest (August 30, 2017) and second USDA forecasts for the 2017 calendar year for U.S. net cash income (gross cash income minus cash expenses)…
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Japan and South Korea Lead U.S. Beef Exports during the First Half of 2017
The U.S. beef export volume so far (January to June 2017) is the second largest after the record high volume of 605,835 MT CWE in…
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Mexico and Japan: Main Destinations for U.S. Pork Exports in 2017
USDA data indicates that from January to June 2017 the United States exported 22.8 percent of its pork production compared with 20.9 percent during the…