On August 26, 2008, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its earnings for its fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2008. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. Also on August 26, 2008, the Registrant held a conference call to discuss its earnings for its fiscal quarter ended July 31, 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 August 26, 2008
	99.2			Transcript of conference call held by Sanderson Farms, Inc. on August 26, 2008