Guillermo R. Balboa, research assistant professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has been elected as the 2026 vice leader of the Precision Agriculture Systems Community within the Agronomic Production Systems Section of the American Society of Agronomy.
Balboa said he’s honored to serve in this leadership role and contribute to advancing collaboration and innovation in precision agriculture nationally and internationally.
The ASA Precision Agriculture Systems Community includes 1,600+ members and serves as a leading professional network for researchers, graduate students and industry leaders advancing precision agriculture through data, sensors, automation and decision-support technologies. Overall, ASA includes more than 5,600 members from across the world.
Balboa was elected by members’ ballot to help guide community activities and strategic planning. As part of ASA’s leadership structure, he will serve as vice leader in 2026 and transition into the community leader in 2027.
He serves as a research assistant professor of nutrient management and digital agriculture in agronomy and horticulture and as a Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute Faculty Fellow. His applied research program focuses on precision nutrient management, remote sensing, developing decision support dashboards and on-farm research that improve nutrient use efficiency, productivity and environmental stewardship.
“Nebraska has a strong history of leadership in precision and digital agriculture and continues to be a place where innovative technologies are developed, tested and translated into practical solutions for producers,” Balboa said. “With strong partnerships across research, extension, industry and entrepreneurship, our state is helping shape the future of agriculture while training the next generation of leaders.
