Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. is a leading global processor and merchandiser of agricultural commodities. The company procures, stores, transports, and processes oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa, and other crops into a diverse array of products for food, beverage, nutraceutical, industrial, animal feed, and biofuel applications. It operates through key segments including Ag Services and Oilseeds, which handle origination, merchandising, and crushing; Carbohydrate Solutions, producing starches, sweeteners, and ethanol; and Nutrition, focusing on ingredients for human and animal consumption. With extensive facilities worldwide, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. connects farmers to end markets, supplying essential ingredients to food manufacturers, livestock producers, and biofuel industries. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company plays a pivotal role in the global food supply chain, leveraging its logistical network to ensure efficient distribution of agricultural products across human, pet, and animal nutrition sectors.