Regenerative Beef & the Climate Question with Kevin Pallaoro

In Episode #72, Sid Bensalah talks with Kevin Pallaoro, CEO of Teton Waters Ranch, to challenge everything you think you know about beef, methane, and sustainability.

From his upbringing on a Colorado cattle ranch to leading one of America’s most purpose-driven grass-fed beef companies, Kevin shares a grounded and unfiltered look at regenerative ranching, the truth about methane, and what it really takes to produce meat that heals both people and the planet.

They dive deep into:

• The myths behind cattle and climate change
• How soil health connects to human health
• Greenwashing in the meat industry
• Why regenerative ranching isn’t a trend, it’s a return to accountability
• What it means to lead with integrity in an industry built on volume and speed

Plus, Kevin opens up about the economic challenges of sustainable beef, the labeling loopholes, and how Teton is working to make better beef more accessible to everyday families.

Whether you're a skeptic, rancher, athlete, or just someone trying to eat better, this conversation offers clarity in a sea of confusion.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – The Beef Debate: Regenerative Meat & Climate
00:01 – Morning Routines & First Coffee
01:52 – Guest Intro: Kevin’s Ranching Roots
05:13 – Questioning the Meat Industry Status Quo
07:57 – Why Regenerative > Industrial
11:34 – What “Regenerative” Really Means
22:20 – Incentives & Real Challenges in the Field
25:33 – Methane, Media & Misinformation
38:54 – Can Regenerative Scale Economically?
41:04 – Raising Cattle Responsibly
42:20 – Teton’s Mission: Affordable, Ethical Beef
45:26 – Label Claims vs. Real Practices
49:40 – Integrity-Driven Leadership in Ag
58:48 – Policy Roadblocks & Food System Realities
01:17:55 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action

Chapters

• 0:00 The Beef Debate: Regenerative Meat, Climate Truth & What We’re Not Being Told
• 0:01 Introduction and Morning Routine
• 1:52 Podcast Introduction and Guest Background
• 5:13 Questioning the Industrial Meat System
• 7:57 Transition to Organic and Regenerative Practices
• 11:34 Defining Regenerative Ranching
• 22:20 Challenges and Incentives in Regenerative Farming
• 25:33 Climate Narratives and Methane Emissions
• 38:54 Economic Realities of Regenerative Beef
• 41:04 Challenges of Maintaining Cattle
• 42:20 Teton's Strategy for Accessible Quality
• 45:26 Labeling and Regenerative Practices
• 49:40 Leading with Integrity in the Beef Industry
• 58:48 Government Policies and Food Industry Challenges
• 1:17:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts