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Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is one of the world’s leading food-processing and commodities-trading companies. Based in Chicago, Ill., the agribusiness was founded in 1902 and currently employs more than 33,000 workers in more than 140 countries.
ADM’s main business operations focus on oilseeds processing, corn processing, agricultural services and specialty ingredients. Its products affect everything from what consumers put in their gas tanks to what sweeteners go into their beverages.
In addition to its vast network of facilities, ADM also oversees a large transportation system that includes tens of thousands of barges, rail cars, trucks, trailers and a few dozen oceangoing vessels.
For more background on ADM, also see: ADM fact sheet | Corporate profile
Key financial highlights
2014 net income: $2.25 billion
2014 total revenue: $81.2 billion
2013 net income: $1.35 billion
2013 total revenue: $89.8 billion
Data source: SEC.gov
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Lobbying activity
2015 lobbying expenditures: $1.35 million
2015 lobbying interests included:
Matters related to supporting agriculture: implementation of the Farm Bill, crop insurance, trade matters surrounding bio-technology, trait approvals, Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), and support of biofuels
Matters relating to supporting renewable energy: Legislative and regulatory issues including Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), Biodiesel tax credit, and Renewable Volumetric Obligations (RVOs)
Matters relating to agricultural trade including: Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), Anti-dumping and Countervailing duty petitions filed against Mexican sugar, trading issues surrounding approval of biotechnology traits
Matters relating to climate change and sustainability including rule making on stationary boilers, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and coal ash regulation
Matters relating to safety, availability, and labeling of food including: nutrition labeling, Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), and Mexican sugar anti-dumping/countervailing duty cases
Matters relating to transportation: rail safety issues, truck weights, and waterways (locks and dams); Issues related to the implementation of Dodd-Frank…
2014 lobbying interests included:
Matters related to supporting agriculture: implementation of the Farm Bill, crop insurance, trade matters surrounding bio-technology trait approvals, Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), and support of biofuels
Matters relating to supporting renewable energy. Legislative and regulatory issues including Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), Biodiesel tax credit, and Renewable Volumetric Obligations (RVOs)
Matters relating to agricultural trade including: Country of Origin Labeling, Anti-dumping and Countervailing duty petitions filed against Mexican sugar, trading issues surrounding approval of biotechnology traits
Matters relating to climate change and sustainability including rule making on stationary boilers, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and coal ash regulation
Matters relating to safety, availability and labeling of food including: partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, nutrition labeling, Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), and Mexican sugar anti-dumping/countervailing duty cases
Matters relating to transportation: rail safety issues, tank car safety regulations, and waterways (locks and dams); Issues related to the implementation of Dodd-Frank…
2013 lobbying expenditures: $1.79 million
2013 lobbying interests included:
Matters related to the Farm Bill
All matters relating to renewable energy and regulatory issues
Matters relating to agricultural trade
Matters relating to climate change and sustainability
Matters relating to transportation; Implementation of Dodd-Frank and other financial services issues…
Data source: Senate lobbying disclosure database
EDGAR Search Results: Archer Daniels Midland
Click on the above link to scroll through recent financial filings posted on SEC.gov. Reports labeled “10-Q” are quarterly filings, while reports labeled “11-K” are annual filings.
Archer Daniels Midland: News releases
Click on the above link to read through recent ADM news releases.
USA spending quick stats
Each year, the United States government hands out billions of dollars’ worth of government contracts, grants, subsidies and loans. A large portion of these federal dollars go to top agribusiness companies, such as Archer Daniels Midland. Click on a year for more detailed information.
Photo by Darrell Hoemann/Big Ag Watch
Archer Daniel Midland facilities in Decatur, Ill., on March 6, 2015.
2015 total funds awarded: $76.9 million by 101 transactions
No. 1 awarding agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture
2014 total funds awarded: $88.3 million by 66 transactions
No. 1 awarding agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture
2013 total funds awarded: $79.1 million by 83 transactions
No. 1 awarding agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Data source: USASpending.gov
Quarterly reports
Sept. 30, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | March 31, 2015 | Sept. 30, 2014