On May 22, 2008, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its earnings for its fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. Also on May 22, 2008, the Registrant held a conference call to discuss its earnings for its fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008. A transcript of the conference call is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2. The information in the press release and transcript is not to be considered “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01		Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) The following exhibits are filed with this Current Report:

Exhibit No.				Description
	99.1			Press release of Sanderson Farms, Inc. dated May 22, 2008
	99.2			Transcript of conference call held by Sanderson Farms, Inc. on May 22, 2008