ADM Announces Appointments in Corn Processing Division

Chris Cuddy has been named Vice President-Corn Processing division with responsibilities for the sale and marketing of fructose, corn syrup and sugar/sweetener blends in North America. Mr. Cuddy joined the Company in 1998 and has held various positions within the ADM Grain Group and Specialty Feed division, most recently serving as Assistant Vice President-Corn Processing division. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Appalachian State University.

Kris Lutt has been named Vice President-Corn Processing division with responsibilities for the business management of Fibersol-2TM, exported corn-based products and liquid sweetener, sugar and sugar/sweetener blends in North America. Mr. Lutt joined ADM in 2003 when ADM acquired Minnesota Corn Processors, and he has held various positions in the Corn Processing division, most recently serving as General Manager-ADM/LSI. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the University of Nebraska and an M.B.A. from Illinois State University.

Rodney Schanefelt has been named Vice President-Corn Processing division with responsibilities for the management and sales of industrial products, including starches and new starch-based products. He will also continue as General Manager of Glacial Technologies. Mr. Schanefelt joined the Company in 1997 and has held various positions in the Corn Processing division, most recently serving as Assistant Vice President-Corn Processing division. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics from the University of Illinois.

About ADM

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is a world leader in agricultural processing and fermentation technology. ADM is one of the world’s largest processors of soybeans, corn, wheat and cocoa. ADM is also a leader in the production of soybean oil and meal, ethanol, corn sweeteners and flour. In addition, ADM produces value-added food and feed ingredients.

Headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, ADM has over 25,000 employees, more than 250 processing plants and net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 of $35.9 billion. Additional information can be found on ADM’s Web site at www.adm.com.

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