Producer FAQ

Dairy Farms Available

Where can I find dairies for sale or lease?
http://agebb.missouri.edu/dairylink/opportunities/

Land Prices

What are land prices in Missouri?
http://agebb.missouri.edu/mgt/landsurv/

Milk Prices

What are milk prices in Missouri?
http://dairy.missouri.edu/mkt/index.htm

Climate

How does Missouri’s climate compare with other milk producing states?
http://climate.missouri.edu/

Milk Markets

What are our options for selling milk in Missouri?
http://agebb.missouri.edu/dairy/mkt/index.htm

Two Federal Orders in Missouri

  • Southeast (Southern Missouri)
  • Central (Northern Missouri)

Two Large Dairy Cooperatives in Missouri

  • Dairy Farmers of America
  • Prairie Farms

A list of some of the smaller Cooperatives Marketing Milk for Missouri farmers

  • Arkansas Dairy Producers
  • Lone Star Milk Producers
  • Central Equity Cooperative
  • DMCI
  • + some potential local opportunities to sell directly to processors

Regulatory and Environmental Concerns

How does the state of Missouri regulate dairy production?

  • http://www.dnr.mo.gov/pubs/pub915.pdf
  • http://www.cares.missouri.edu/afosite/

Economic Incentives

Are there economic incentives in Missouri for expanding dairy operations?

  • http://mda.mo.gov/abd/financial/