X0201 42003-12-18 0000007084 ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO ADM 0001225061 ANDREAS G ALLEN 4666 FARIES PARKWAY DECATUR IL 62526 1100Chief ExecutiveCommon Stock403218DCommon Stock83366IEmployee Benefit PlanCommon Stock2003-12-185G021810D190124IPartnershipCommon Stock2003-12-185G021810A397450IPartnershipBetween October 14, 2003 and December 18, 2003, the reporting person acquired 330 shares of ADM Common Stock pursuant to an employee benefit plan. The information in this report is based on a plan statement dated December 18, 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.Stuart E. Funderburg, Attorney-in-Fact for Glen Allen Andreas, Jr. 2003-12-19