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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950134-05-018609
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20050929
ITEM INFORMATION:		Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20050930
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20050930

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000007084
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FATS & OILS [2070]
		IRS NUMBER:				410129150
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-00044
		FILM NUMBER:		051113500

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4666 FARIES PKWY
		CITY:			DECATUR
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			62526
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2174244798

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4666 FARIES PKWY
		CITY:			DECATUR
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			62526
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt"><B>CURRENT REPORT<BR>
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE<BR>
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</B>
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    <TD colspan="5" valign="top" align="center"><B>September&nbsp;29, 2005</B><BR></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" valign="top" align="center"><B>4666 Faries Parkway</B> <BR></TD>
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    <TD colspan="5" valign="top" align="center"><B>(217)&nbsp;424-5200</B><BR></TD>
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 12pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">Item&nbsp;1.01. <U>Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.</U>
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 6%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">In connection with the
September&nbsp;15, 2005 retirement of Paul B. Mulhollem
from his position as President and Chief Operating Officer of Archer-Daniels-Midland
Company (the &#147;Company&#148;), the Company entered into a separation agreement with Mr.
Mulhollem (the &#147;Agreement&#148;) on September&nbsp;29, 2005. All terms of the Agreement are
set forth in the copy of the Agreement filed as Exhibit&nbsp;10 hereto. Such Exhibit&nbsp;10
is incorporated by reference into this Item&nbsp;1.01 in its entirety.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 8%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">10 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Agreement between Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and Paul B. Mulhollem dated September&nbsp;29, 2005
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left">ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY<BR>
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    <TD align="left">Date:  September 30, 2005&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000" align="left">/s/ Douglas J. Schmalz
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Paul B. Mulhollem dated September&nbsp;29, 2005.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THIS AGREEMENT (&#147;Agreement&#148;) is made as of the 29<SUP style="font-size: 85%; vertical-align: text-top">th</SUP> day of September, 2005, by and
between Paul B. Mulhollem (&#147;Mulhollem&#148;) and Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, a Delaware corporation
(&#147;ADM&#148;).
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS, Mulhollem has been employed by ADM in the capacity of President and Chief Operating
Officer; and
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS, Mulhollem and ADM desire to effect an amicable separation of employment, without
litigation or controversy, in light of Mulhollem&#146;s September&nbsp;15, 2005 retirement from ADM.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained herein, it is
agreed as follows:
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;Upon his retirement, Mulhollem became entitled to certain benefits as set forth in this
paragraph 1. These benefits are subject to Mulhollem remaining retired (within the meaning of the
ADM Retirement Plan as in effect on the date hereof) and may be forfeited if he ceases to be
retired (other than with respect to his consultation and cooperation obligations to ADM set forth
herein), and are composed of the following:
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">a. The restricted stock granted to Mulhollem in the Restricted Stock Award
Agreements dated August&nbsp;8, 2005 and August&nbsp;19, 2004 will continue to vest according
to the terms of those agreements. Mulhollem&#146;s separation from ADM shall
conclusively be deemed to be pursuant to &#147;Retirement,&#148; as such term is used in the
various stock award and stock option agreements which Mulhollem participates in.
Mulhollem is entitled to exercise all vested stock options according to the terms of
the applicable stock option agreements between him and ADM;
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">b. Mulhollem is permitted to roll over all amounts in his 401(k)/ESOP account into a
self directed IRA;<BR>
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">c. Mulhollem will receive all salary he has previously deferred pursuant to the ADM
Deferred Compensation Plan(s) in accordance with the terms of such plan(s); and
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">d. Mulhollem is permitted to participate in any retiree benefit programs for which
he is eligible.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;<U>Non-competition, etc.</U>
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">a. As ADM&#146;s President and Chief Operating Officer (&#147;COO&#148;), Mulhollem had direct
access to and personal knowledge of ADM&#146;s most important proprietary business
information including, but not limited to, business plans and strategies, financial
information, trading and hedging strategies, and operational methods, plans and
strategies. This information is proprietary to ADM and subject to reasonable
efforts by ADM to secure its confidentiality. This proprietary information has
significant value to ADM as it provides ADM with a strategic advantage over it
competitors. Were this information provided to ADM&#146;s competitors, ADM would be
irreparably harmed. ADM and Mulhollem agree that if Mulhollem were to work for one
of ADM&#146;s competitors within the next three years, he would be unable to perform his
duties without disclosing ADM&#146;s confidential and proprietary business information.<BR>
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">b. Consequently, without the prior written consent of ADM, which consent must be
signed by the Chief Executive or President of ADM until September&nbsp;15, 2008,
Mulhollem shall not own any interest in, except the
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">ownership of stock in a publicly-traded company, take any employment with, or act as
a director, officer, agent, consultant, advisor, independent contractor or in any
other capacity whatsoever, directly or indirectly, with or to any person,
corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, joint venture or any
other form of entity, anywhere in the world, that competes with ADM or any of its
subsidiaries or affiliates or provides the same goods or services as ADM or any of
its subsidiaries or affiliates.
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">c. Mulhollem acknowledges that, in light of his responsibilities while employed as
ADM&#146;s President and COO, the scope of these post-employment restrictions is
reasonable and that if he were to come out of retirement, he would have ample job
opportunities based upon his experience and education. Mulhollem further
acknowledges that a violation of this paragraph 2 would cause irreparable damage to
ADM and that in the event of a breach or threatened breach, hereof, ADM would be
entitled to injunctive relief, without the posting of any bond, in addition to such
other relief as may be appropriate at law or in equity.
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">d. For the period from the Effective Date of this Agreement through September&nbsp;15,
2008, Mulhollem shall not hire or solicit for employment any employee on the payroll
of ADM or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;The Non-Disclosure Agreement between ADM and Mulhollem dated January&nbsp;6, 1992, a copy of which is
marked Exhibit&nbsp;A, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, shall remain in full
force and effect in accordance with its terms.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;In consideration of the post-employment restrictions placed on Mulhollem in this Agreement
and the continuing application of the Non-Disclosure Agreement, ADM shall
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">provide Mulhollem the following valuable consideration to which he would not otherwise have
been entitled:
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">a. ADM shall pay Mulhollem the cash value of the restricted stock granted to him
under the terms of the October&nbsp;14, 2003 Restricted Stock Award Agreement as provided
for herein. The amount shall be determined by multiplying the number of shares of
restricted stock by $23.16, the closing price for ADM&#146;s Common Stock on September
15, 2005. Payments shall be made as follows:
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 6%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">i.25% of the amount on the Effective Date of this Agreement;<BR>
ii.25% of the amount on September&nbsp;15, 2006, provided Mulhollem has fully
complied with paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Agreement;
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 6%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">iii.25% of the amount on September&nbsp;15, 2007, provided Mulhollem has fully
complied with paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Agreement; and
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 6%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">iv.25% of the amount on September&nbsp;15, 2008, provided Mulhollem has fully
complied with paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Agreement.
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">b. ADM shall retain Mulhollem as a consultant for a three-year period from September
15, 2005 expiring September&nbsp;15, 2008. Mulhollem shall perform such reasonable
duties as he may be requested to perform by ADM&#146;s Chief Executive. ADM shall
compensate Mulhollem by paying him $550,000 per year (payable monthly in arrears)
for his consulting services provided Mulhollem has fully complied with paragraphs 2
and 3 of this Agreement.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;<U>Release</U>
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">a. Mulhollem hereby forever releases ADM, and its subsidiaries and affiliates and
each of ADM&#146;s and its subsidiaries&#146; and affilicates&#146; officers, directors,
representatives, shareholders, agents, employees, predecessors, successors and
assigns (collectively &#147;Releasees&#148;), from any and all complaints, charges, claims,
liabilities, demands, debts, accounts, obligations, promises, suits, actions, causes
of action, demands in law or equity, including claims for damages, attorneys&#146; fees
or costs, whether known or unknown, which Mulhollem now has, or claims to have, or
which Mulhollem at any time may have had, or claimed to have, or which Mulhollem at
any time hereafter may have, or claim to have, arising at any time in the past to
and including the date of this Agreement, including, but without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, any matters relating in any way to Mulhollem&#146;s
employment relationship with ADM or his retirement from ADM.<BR>
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">b. The claims, rights and obligations that Mulhollem is hereby releasing include,
but are not limited to:
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 6%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">i. those for breach of contract, breach of implied contract, breach of
implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, wrongful discharge,
retaliatory discharge, constructive discharge, and any other common law or
statutory claims now or hereafter recognized;
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 6%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">ii. those for discrimination (including but not limited to claims for
discrimination, harassment or retaliation on account of gender, age,
handicap, medical condition or disability, national origin, race, color,
religion, sexual preference, or veteran status) which Mulhollem might
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 6%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">have or might have had under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title
VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Illinois Constitution, the Illinois Human
Rights Act, the Illinois Wage Payment and Calculation Act, the Illinois
Minimum Wage Law, and any other federal, state or local laws, statutes,
orders, regulations or enactments of any type. <I>By signing this Agreement,
Mulhollem agrees to give up, or waive, any rights or claims which he may
have had under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 U.S.C.
&#167;621 </I><U><I>et</I></U><I>. </I><U><I>seq</I></U><I>., the Older Worker Benefit Protection Act, or
any other statutes or other laws, which are based on the actions of any of
the Releasees that occurred up through the date that Mulhollem signs this
Agreement; </I>and,
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 6%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">iii. Any and all claims for attorneys&#146; fees and costs.
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">c. Mulhollem further acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement shall operate as a
complete bar to recovery in any and all litigation, charges, complaints, grievances
or demands of any kind whatsoever now pending or now contemplated by Mulhollem or
which might at any time be filed by Mulhollem related to his employment with ADM and
his retirement from ADM. Each and all of the said claims are hereby fully and
finally settled, compromised and released.<BR>
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">d. Nothing in this paragraph 5 is intended to operate as a release, waiver or
forfeiture of Mulhollem&#146;s rights, and ADM&#146;s obligations, under (i)&nbsp;this Agreement,
(ii)&nbsp;any 401(k), ESOP or other retirement plan which Mulhollem
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">participates in as of the date hereof, and (iii)&nbsp;any indemnification or similar
right relating to actual or alleged acts or omissions by Mulhollem in his office
capacity as an officer of ADM prior to the date hereof.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;In consideration for the Release in paragraph 5, and Mulhollem&#146;s other covenants herein,
ADM shall:
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">a. pay Mulhollem, on the Effective Date of this Agreement, an amount equal to the
aggregate difference between the option price and $23.16, the closing share price of
ADM common stock on September&nbsp;15, 2005 for all of Mulhollem&#146;s unvested stock options
as of the date hereof.;<BR>
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">b. transfer to Mulhollem unencumbered title to Mulhollem&#146;s company car on or before
December&nbsp;31, 2005; and
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">c. provide Mulhollem with coverage under ADM&#146;s retiree medical plan.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.&nbsp;Upon ADM&#146;s request, Mulhollem shall provide his reasonable cooperation relative to any
matter which arises within Mulhollem&#146;s former area(s) of responsibility with ADM which is based
upon facts occurring or circumstances existing prior to the date hereof. ADM shall reimburse
Mulhollem for any out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by Mulhollem providing any such
requested cooperation upon presentation of appropriate supporting documentation.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.&nbsp;Mulhollem expressly acknowledges that:
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">a. He was provided with a copy of this Agreement and was advised in writing to
consult with an attorney concerning its meaning and effect.<BR>
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">b. He was provided twenty-one (21)&nbsp;days to consider whether to enter into this
Agreement. Subsequently, Mulhollem retained the law firm of Meyer Capel to advise
him with respect to this Agreement.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">c. He understands he may revoke this Agreement in writing addressed and delivered to
ADM, c/o the General Counsel&#146;s office, within seven (7)&nbsp;days after the execution of
this Agreement in which event this Agreement will be of no force and effect and he
will be entitled to no payments or benefits that were to be paid pursuant to this
Agreement. Unless revoked in accordance with this section 8(c), this Agreement shall
be effective on the 8<SUP style="font-size: 85%; vertical-align: text-top">th</SUP> day following the date of delivery of an executed
copy of this Agreement to ADM (the &#147;Effective Date&#148;).<BR>
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">d. He was given an adequate opportunity to consider this Agreement and he has read
and understands the meaning and effect of this Agreement.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">e. He voluntarily agreed to the terms of the Agreement, which terms were determined
through negotiation, and he intends to be legally bound by the same.
</DIV>



<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 4%; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">f. The consideration provided herein is sufficient and is consideration to which he
is not otherwise entitled to receive.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.&nbsp;Mulhollem agrees that the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the payments made
pursuant hereto shall remain confidential and that he will not disclose the same to any person,
except his immediate family, his legal and financial advisors, or as required by law. Mulhollem
acknowledges that ADM may be required to publicly disclose this Agreement and its terms in filings
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.&nbsp;In the event of a breach by Mulhollem of the provisions of paragraphs 2 or 3 of this
agreement, ADM shall be released from the obligations to make any further payments
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">pursuant to paragraph 4 in addition to pursuing any other available remedy in law or equity,
including without limitation specific performance and injunctive relief.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.&nbsp;Mulhollem shall not request or apply for employment with ADM or any of its subsidiaries.<BR>
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.&nbsp;This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.&nbsp;Mulhollem agrees that he will not take any action, or make any statement, whether orally
or in writing, which manifestly and demonstrably disparages or impugns the reputation or goodwill
of ADM, its subsidiaries, affiliates or any of their officers, directors or employees. Mulhollem
will not interfere with the relationships between ADM, its subsidiaries or affiliates and any of
their customers, suppliers, vendors, distributors or representatives. Moreover, Mulhollem further
agrees that he shall make no public statements, or request, cause or solicit any third-party to
make any public statements, including without limitation to the media, regarding the circumstances
of his retirement.
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.&nbsp;The parties agree that the provisions in paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 are a critical and
non-severable part of this Agreement. By executing this Agreement, the parties state that they
have read the aforementioned paragraphs and after consulting counsel of their choice agree that
they are reasonable and protect the parties&#146; interests. As such, the parties specifically agree
that if Mulhollem seeks to invalidate or limit the scope of any of these provisions for any reason,
this Agreement shall have no force or effect. If Mulhollem brings any action seeking to invalidate
or limit the scope of paragraphs 2 or 3, Mulhollem shall return to ADM all considerations paid to
him pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Agreement and Mulhollem shall have no entitlement to any future
payments or benefits provided pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Agreement.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.&nbsp;Mulhollem shall not be in breach of this Agreement or any obligation unless and until
written notice of such breach is given to Mulhollem and Mulhollem is afforded a reasonable
opportunity to cure such breach. Such notice shall be delivered via registered mail, return
receipt requested, and shall describe in detail (i)&nbsp;the acts or omissions which ADM believes
constitute such breach, and (ii)&nbsp;the steps, acts or omissions which must be taken by Mulhollem to
correct and cure any such breach. ADM shall not be allowed to terminate this Agreement or cease
performance hereunder if Mulhollem is able to cure any breach within thirty (30)&nbsp;days following
delivery of a notice of breach.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.&nbsp;This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any and all
prior agreements and understandings between Mulhollem and ADM, whether oral or in writing. This
Agreement may not be revoked, amended, modified or revised except by a writing executed by
Mulhollem and the Chief Executive or President of ADM.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.&nbsp;In the event of litigation in connection with the interpretation or enforcement of this
Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to reimbursement from the other
party, in addition to any other relief awarded, all costs and fees paid or incurred by the
prevailing party in such action, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys&#146; fees and
costs.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.&nbsp;This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, successors and assigns.
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #000000; background: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
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    <TD colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000" align="left">                                          /s/ Paul B. Mulhollem
&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left"><B>PAUL B. MULHOLLEM<br></B>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left"><B>Dated:  </B>September 29, 2005</TD>
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    <TD colspan="1" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000" align="left">/s/ Stuart E. Funderburg</TD>
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    <TD colspan="1" align="left">WITNESS&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left"><B>ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY</B><BR>
&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD valign="top">By:&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD colspan="2" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000" align="left">/s/ Douglas J. Schmalz
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left">Douglas J. Schmalz&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left"><B>Its:      </B>Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer<br>&nbsp;<br>
<B>Dated:  </B>September 29, 2005
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