Missouri Revised Statutes Title XVII. Agriculture and Animals § 275.310. Powers and purposes of councils

(1) Provide for uniform and proper preparation of agricultural commodities for market;

(2) Provide means and methods for the maintenance of present markets and for development of new or larger markets, both domestic and foreign, for agricultural commodities produced within the state;

(3) Eliminate or reduce waste in the marketing or use, or both, of agricultural commodities; and

(4) Restore and maintain adequate purchasing power for the agricultural producers of this state. Provided, however, that any commodity merchandising council organized hereunder shall not undertake to establish, promulgate or fix the price of any commodity or in any way limit the production of any commodity.