ADM Proxy Statement

The document is a notice from Archer-Daniels-Midland Company announcing its annual meeting of stockholders to be held on November 6, 2008. The notice states that the purposes of the meeting are to (1) elect directors, (2) ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors, (3) consider a stockholder proposal, and (4) conduct any other business properly presented at the meeting. The notice provides details on admission to the meeting, revoking proxies, voting requirements, and the nominees for director positions.