Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_47 (_number_of_bids INTEGER, conference VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the lowest number of bids in the Missouri Valley conference?
### Answer:
SELECT MIN(_number_of_bids) FROM table_name_47 WHERE conference = "missouri valley"