UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		1-44 (Commission File Number)		41-0129150 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
4666 Faries Parkway Decatur, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)				62526 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (217) 424-5200

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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

(a) Effective on August 6, 2009, the Company’s Board approved amendments to Section 1.12 of the Company’s Bylaws making minor revisions to the procedures for stockholder action by written consent.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits  The following exhibit is filed herewith:

3(ii)

Bylaws, as amended.

SIGNATURES

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.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit		Description		Method of Filing
3(ii)		Bylaws, as amended		Filed Electronically