On December 18, 2012, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its earnings for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2012. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. Also on December 18, 2012, the Registrant held a conference call to discuss its earnings for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2012. A transcript of the conference call is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2. The information in the press release and transcript is not to be considered "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into the Registrant's filings under the Securities Act of 1933.

(d) The following exhibits are furnished with this Current Report:

Exhibit No.       Description

99.1              Press release of Sanderson Farms, Inc. dated December 18, 2012.

99.2              Transcript of conference call held by Sanderson Farms, Inc. on
                  December 18, 2012.