X0201 42003-12-17 0000007084 ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO ADM 0001230080 ARCHER CHARLES P 4666 FARIES PARKWAY DECATUR IL 62526 0100Vice President and TreasurerCommon Stock2003-12-174S02500015.00D348752DCommon Stock2003-12-174S02500015.10D323752DCommon Stock1065IEmployee Benefit PlanBetween October 14, 2003 and December 17, 2003, the reporting person acquired 4 shares of ADM common stock under an employee benefit plan. The information in this report is based on a plan statement dated as of December 17, 2003.Stuart E. Funderburg, Attorney-in-fact for Charles P. Archer2003-12-17