Pull Up a Bale with Robert Watts: Cotton, Peanuts and Life in the Texas Panhandle
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In this episode of Pull Up a Bale, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Robert Watts (@RCLAWatts12 on Snapchat), a fifth-generation farmer to talk about cotton, peanuts and life in the Texas Panhandle.
In this episode of Pull Up a Bale, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Robert Watts (@RCLAWatts12 on Snapchat), a fifth-generation farmer to talk about cotton, peanuts and life in the Texas Panhandle. Robert is from the Texas Panhandle and grows both cotton and peanuts. He opens up about the unique challenges of farming in Texas, where weather can make or break a harvest. He explains how much of his peanut crop goes toward oil production, while his cotton – an impressive majority – ends up exported all the way to China.
Pull Up a Bale Podcast is hosted by dairy farmer, homeschooling mom, and agvocate Val Lavigne. This podcast invites farmers, ranchers, educators, and everyday rural changemakers to pull up a bale and share what’s really going on, the challenges, the purpose, the grit, and the heart behind the work. From legacy and leadership to motherhood, mental health, and the power of storytelling, this show is a seat at the table for voices that often go unheard — and it’s all about building community through conversation. Listen to Pull Up a Bale Podcast now on your favorite podcast player or watch on YouTube!
Pull Up a Bale with Robert Watts: Cotton, Peanuts and Life in the Texas Panhandle
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In this episode of Pull Up a Bale, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Robert Watts (@RCLAWatts12 on Snapchat), a fifth-generation farmer to talk about cotton, peanuts and life in the Texas Panhandle. Robert is from the Texas Panhandle and grows both cotton and peanuts. He opens up about the unique challenges of farming in Texas, where weather can make or break a harvest. He explains how much of his peanut crop goes toward oil production, while his cotton – an impressive majority – ends up exported all the way to China.
Farming is truly in Robert’s blood, but his journey back to the farm wasn’t straightforward. After pursuing education and initially not planning to return, family support played a huge role in bringing him back to the operation full-time. That sense of legacy and responsibility to the land is at the heart of his story.
Robert also shares how social media, particularly Snapchat, has become a surprising but powerful way to connect, educate, and sometimes entertain – though, as he notes, his content is definitely rated R and not for kids! Beyond the fields, he has a passion for fine dining and unique culinary experiences, showing that farmers wear many hats beyond their work boots.
This conversation highlights not only the resilience it takes to farm but also the joy of discovering personal passions and planning wisely for the future. From crop management to family dynamics, from tractors to travel dreams, Robert gives listeners an authentic, unfiltered look at modern farming life.
Tune in to hear Robert’s story, rapid-fire favorites, and why investing wisely is just as important as planting the next crop.
Grab your favorite drink, Pull Up a Bale, and listen in to this real, raw, and inspiring conversation.
Listen now atwww.pullupabale.com or wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to subscribe and share with a friend who loves agriculture stories!
Whether you’re in the barn, in the cab, or taking a break between chores, you’ll feel right at home.
Want to start sharing your own ag story? Visit dairygalval.com join the email list and grab Val’s free download: “Top 10 Ideas for Sharing Your Story.”
On this week’s episode of the Pull Up A Bale Podcast, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with California dairy farmer Justin Leyendekker, known on Instagram as @jfley1287. Justin brings a powerful blend of family legacy, innovation, and agricultural passion to the mic as he shares the story behind his 2,000-cow operation and the meaning behind the memorable name, Hoppy Cows Dairy.
In this episode of Pull Up a Bale Podcast, host Val Lavigne sits down with Samantha Allen to talk Farming, Flowers, Family and Faith. Samantha is the farmer, mom and creative force behind Lane House Florals.
Tune in to hear Robert’s story, rapid-fire favorites, and why investing wisely is just as important as planting the next crop.
Listen now at www.pullupabale.com or wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to subscribe and share with a friend who loves agriculture stories!
Want to start sharing your own ag story? Visit dairygalval.com join the email list and grab Val’s free download: “Top 10 Ideas for Sharing Your Story.”
