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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Corn Profitability
Corn has been grown across Iowa for more than 150 years, more than 30,000 kernels are planted per acre, and state-average corn yields can be…
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USDA’s 2017/18 Corn Export Forecast: Second-Largest on Record
Although 2018/19 corn exports are forecast down 175 million year-over-year, exports are expected to continue a strong pace in 2018/19 marketing with a forecast volume…
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2017 U.S. Agricultural Trade Highlights
Over 20 percent of U.S. farm products by value are exported each year, making trade a key component for U.S. agricultural sustainability and growth.
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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…