Background
Baltensperger, David Dwight was born on December 28, 1953 in Kimball, Nebraska, United States. Son of Dwight Doane and Josephine A. (DeCamp) Baltensperger.
Baltensperger, David Dwight was born on December 28, 1953 in Kimball, Nebraska, United States. Son of Dwight Doane and Josephine A. (DeCamp) Baltensperger.
Bachelor of Science, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1976. Master of Science, University Nebraska, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy, New Mexico State University, 1980.
Assistant professor University Florida, Gainesville, 1981-1986, associate professor, 1986-1989, University Nebraska, Scottsbluff, 1989-1995, professor agricultural science, 1995—2006. Head department soil and crop science Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, since 2006. Adjunct associate professor Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1988-1989.
Adjunct professor University Wyoming, 2003. Consultant American Seed Trade Association, Washington, 1986.
Advisory Talbot Councils Advisory Board, Gainesville, 1986-1988. Chairman Terwilliger School Advisory Council, Gainesville, 1988-1989, Gering Booster Club, 2000-2002. Fellow American Society Agronomy (finance committee since 1989), Crop Science Society of America.
Member Soil and Crop Science Society Florida (secretary, treasurer 1988-1989), Southern Breeders Work Group (secretary, president, past president 1987-1989), American Forage and Grassland Council (Japan Travel award 1985), Agronomy Soils (advisory Gainesville chapter 1985-1988).
Married Jeanne R. Larson, May 29, 1976. Children: Stacey R., Robert D., Katie S.