X0201 42003-10-14 0000007084 ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO ADM 0001230091 FISCHER CRAIG A 4666 FARIES PARKWAY DECATUR IL 62526 0100Vice PresidentCommon Stock2003-10-144A0183850A72362DCommon Stock53863IEmployee Benefit PlanCommon Stock754IBy SpouseStock Option 13.652003-10-144A0265300A2013-10-14Common Stock2653026530DBetween May 1, 2003 and October 14, 2003, the reporting person acquired 964 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.Granted under Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's 1999 Incentive Compensation Plan. The option becomes exercisable in approximately 11.1% increments annually commencing on October 14, 2004Stuart E. Funderburg, Attorney-in-Fact for Craig A. Fischer2003-10-16