X0201 42003-10-14 0000007084 ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO ADM 0001225061 ANDREAS G ALLEN 4666 FARIES PARKWAY DECATUR IL 62526 1100Chief ExecutiveCommon Stock2003-10-144A02014080A403218DCommon Stock83036IEmployee Benefit PlanCommon Stock192305IPartnershipCommon Stock395269IPartnershipStock Option13.652003-10-144A02906500A2013-10-14Common Stock290650290650DBetween March 31, 2003 and October 14, 2003, the reporting person acquired 2,829 shares of ADM Common Stock pursuant to an employee benefit plan. The information in this report is based on a plan statement dated October 14, 2003.Shares held by a partnership for a trust for my benefit.Shares held by a partnership for Trusts for the benefit of members of my immediate family including those which I am the sole or co-trustee. I disclaim any beneficial interest in any of these shares.Granted under Archer-Daniels-MIdland Company's 2002 Incentive Compensation Plan. The option becomes exercisable in approximately 11.1% increments annually commencing on October 14, 2004.Stuart E. Funderburg, Attorney-in-Fact for Glen Allen Andreas, Jr. 2003-10-16