Sunlight and Rain

06/13/2025

https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/06/12/sunlight-rain-grass-fed-beef-farm-utilizing-virtual-fencing-technology/

Karl Palmberg has started using virtual fencing technology for his herd of 140 grass-fed cattle.

11/13/2024

Check out a recent conversation that I had with Justin Fruechte on the Roots and Ruminants Podcast. Justin has been on the forefront of innovative cover crop and forage innovation at Millborn Seeds.

Justin is going solo this week with special guest Karl Palmberg, a retired Air-Force Veteran who runs a farm near Larchwood, Iowa. Karl is working towards fully organic practices and specializes in grass-fed beef and the science behind sustainable...

11/09/2024

"Regenerative Agriculture" is the latest buzz word for those trying to create healthy people and a healthy environment. But what does it mean? Watch this video for a quick explanation from our farm.

08/02/2024

We recently measured the omega fatty acid profile for our beef as well as the beef from another farmer and from the supermarket. Our western diet is packed with inflammatory omega 6 fatty acids. Similar to salmon, our beef is packed with good omega 3's and has very few omega 6's. We can feel how healthy our beef is and now we have data to back it up!

06/15/2024

I really enjoy geeking out on regenerative agriculture farming podcasts. Advancing Eco Agriculture's podcast is my favorite. They delve into the science of farming down to a molecular level. The below podcast features Dr. Stephan van Vliet, Duke University Molecular Physiology Institute at the Duke University School of Medicine. He explains how his clinical trails have shown the impact of what cattle eat on the nutrient density of the resulting beef. It is a very exciting episode and it motivates me more to continue to improve our product every year. Enjoy!

Dr. Stephan van Vliet performs clinical and translational studies to evaluate the effects of whole food ingestion and physical activity interventions on body...

05/14/2024

My kids ate like kings tonight including our grass-fed fillet minion and Tri-tip steak. They were so tender and juicy just seasoned with Himalayan salt and pepper. I’m so happy to be able to feed my family the best.

05/10/2024

Its finally spring which means the garden is growing. My family was out of town so I had a buddy over the other night and we cooked a rib-eye steak and enjoyed it with fresh asparagus and spinach from the garden. Sometimes I don't do a great job on the grill and some nights it I luck out and pull the steak at just the right time. This one was a winner. Some people say that you have to sacrifice taste if you are going to eat grass-fed beef. There was no sacrificing for us. It was amazing.

11/23/2023

Ever wonder what is in a quarter beef? Click the link below from Sunlight and Rain's YouTube channel and get a 5 minute education that will teach you exactly what you can expect from one of our family package quarters of beef. You can also view the video by visiting our website sunlaightandrain.com and clicking on #1 Family Package.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq4csgePvPw&t=12s

Family Package quarter beef

11/06/2023

Update as of 11/6/23! 12 of 12 quarters sold for our December 1st delivery. Next delivery will be approx. Christmas. If you are looking get order your quarter of beef, reserve at our website - SunlightandRain.com! Thank you so much!

11/06/2023

Here is our latest video as Karl shares what has been going on with the cows and ranch this week.

10/29/2023

Karl here - the owner of Sunlight & Rain, Grass-Fed Beef, a grass-fed beef operation located right outside Sioux Falls, SD. I’m here to tell you a little bit about myself and my business, and why you should choose our beef for your next meal.

I’m a former F16 pilot who served in the US Air Force and Air Guard for many years. I love this country and I’m proud of my service. After I retired from the military, I decided to follow my passion and start a grass-fed beef operation. Farming is in my blood and my family has been farming for generations. My dad taught me everything I know about raising cattle and taking care of the land.
Our beef is 100% grass-fed and hormone-free. Our cows graze on lush green pastures and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. They are happy and healthy, and so is their meat. Grass-fed beef has many benefits over conventional beef, such as lower fat, higher omega-3s, more vitamins and minerals, and better taste . It’s also better for the environment, as it reduces, soil erosion, water pollution, and biodiversity loss .
We have been in operation for many years now and we have received great feedback from our customers. They love our beef and they appreciate our service. We offer a variety packages from our local butcher. We also have a website SunLightAndRain.com where you can learn more about us and place your order online.
If you are looking for high-quality, delicious, and sustainable beef, look no further than our Grass-Fed Beef. You won’t regret it. Thank you for supporting local farmers and choosing grass-fed beef. We hope to hear from you soon! 😊

10/27/2023

Here is what one of our recent customers said about our grass-fed beef...

★★★★★ "We ordered a quarter cow from this company and the meat was amazing! The ground beef and cuts of steak were incredible. The packaging and pickup was very easy and customer friendly. My wife cooked some amazing dishes and our kids loved the meat as well. We are customers for life and...