UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 11, 2007

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		1-44		41-0129150
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)				Identification No.)
4666 Faries Parkway
Decatur, Illinois				62526
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (217) 424-5200

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

An exhibit is filed herewith in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-137541) filed by Archer-Daniels-Midland Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On December 11, 2007, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company issued $500,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 6.45% Debentures due 2038. The purpose of this Current Report is to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission the form of debenture related to such issuance.

(d)

Exhibits

4

Form of 6.45% Debenture due 2038

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.