Mid-Knight Dairy, LLC

Mid-Knight Dairy, LLC We are a small family owned dairy farm. We strive to produce healthy, safe and nutritious milk.

08/30/2026

Just a cute little 3 year old going down to put chickens to bed and collect the eggs. She sure loves farm life and her animals. Makes it all worth it, to raise these kids on the farm. It isn't always an easy life, but it's one filled with family and memories like these.

08/27/2026

Wait a minute...this cow shouldn't be here. 🤔

We came home from dinner (a rare night out for the whole family) and checked on things. Good thing our daughter spotted the cow and asks "what is that cow doing out there?" 🤣

I am not sure how many times we do a random second walk through at night and end up saying "its a good thing we did".

Telly-Red would have had a long night outside the barn where she couldn't access the robot. She last went in the robot around noon and is making 120 pounds of milk a day. She would have a lot of milk in her udder by 5am the next morning.

Thank goodness she was spotted and getting her back in the barn was a breeze. She literally did not move a step from where we spotted her until I walked around her and opened the gate. No running, no chasing, no shenanigans. Such a good girl.

08/23/2026

You can practically read their minds: "Is it my turn yet?" The red cow's expression shows exactly how they feel about this waiting around stuff. 🤣

​It's always the same crew leading the charge, too! Every herd has those eager beavers who practically live in the waiting area, ready to sprint in the second the gate cracks, while you're still out playing border collie rounding up the slackers.

08/18/2026

Nav and Moonshine are munching on some hay—though honestly, who knows which one is which! 🤷‍♀️ These two look identical, even though they aren't closely related.

We still name and register all of our calves. Getting them officially registered means they receive a pedigree paper proclaiming them as purebred Holsteins, complete with their full lineage.

​Once the paperwork goes through, the registry sends us a gorgeous custom ear tag. These special tags display their name, birth date, and the names of their Dam (mother) and Sire (father). Right now, they are just sporting their practical RFID (radio frequency identification) button tags with their tracking numbers on the back.

​These RFID tags are vital for the agricultural community. They help us track where animals come from and where they go. In the rare event of a livestock disease outbreak, the U.S. can use this data to quickly trace an animal's origin and enact targeted quarantines to keep the rest of the national herd safe and healthy.
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08/15/2026

We tried something new....we bought this merger about a month ago and put a new belt on it. Sure glad we did because lo and behold...the rake decided to do what the rake does at least twice a year minimum....broke.

While we aren't entirely sold yet on the merger there are some bright sides to it. Not a single rock got flung at the back of my head today. 🤷‍♀️

It may not leave the field quite as neat as the rake, likely being more useful on completely square fields with no obstacles, but it definitely seems to handle rough terrain and stoney fields better than the rake.

Like all new things, it takes time to get used to them. I think a merger has the potential to be a good option for us.

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08/15/2026

Spa day is over. The 7220 is back to work. We foresee more paint in the future so the colors match. 🤔 If any tractor deserves a paint job, it would be a Magnum. Big, red, and back in action. 🥳

08/13/2026

If only it was as easy as snapping your fingers. Painting tractors (or cars) is a very meticulous process. The 7140 hood we ordered definitely needed some TLC (and a number change).

It sure turned out beautiful! There is nothing quite like that fresh coat of classic red shining in the shop. Can't wait to get this mounted back up where it belongs! Thank you to Dan Smith who did such an awesome job! If you need tractor restoration services, he is your guy!

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08/11/2026

There is nothing quite like the hum of the farm before the rest of the world wakes up.

​Before the sun begins to peek out over the horizon, the loader is already moving. Early morning means firing up the mixer wagon to get today's total mixed ration (TMR) ready to go. Every ingredient—from high-quality forage and grains to precise mineral blends—is weighed out down to the pound to make sure our cows get a perfectly balanced, nutritious diet every single day.

​Getting the mix just right takes attention to detail and a steady routine, but seeing the cows eagerly lined up and waiting for fresh feed makes every early alarm worth it. Ready to fuel another productive day on the farm!

08/10/2026

There’s a unique, unmatched kind of peace when the barn settles down for the night. 🌙✨

​The daytime rush of equipment, movement, and chores fades away, replaced by the quiet hum of the facilities and the steady, rhythmic breathing of the herd resting comfortably in their stalls. It’s just you, the glow of the night lights, and the calm assurance that everyone is bedded down, safe, and content.

​These late-night walks are a great reminder of why we do what we do. Everything is running smoothly, the herd is settled in, and it's time to head in and catch a few hours of sleep before the sun comes up to start it all over again.

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08/07/2026

Our tractor that was involved in the tree incident is finally running again! 🥳

Between waiting for parts to arrive and only having a few hours a day to work on it, it has been a long process. While the tractor was out of commission, we decided to have part of the motor rebuilt (the head).

We just need to paint the used tractor hood we purchased and finish a few other things, and then it's back to work.

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Jamestown, NY
14701

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