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

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