============================================================================== SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ____________________ FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: June 24, 1998 ____________________ FARMLAND INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ____________________ KANSAS 44-0209330 (State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 3315 NORTH OAK TRAFFICWAY 64116-0005 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code (816) 459-6000 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS ------------ On June 24, 1998, the Company issued a press release relating to its financial results for the third quarter of 1998, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99. ITEM 7. EXHIBITS. --------- (C) Press Release of the Company dated June 24, 1998. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized. Dated: June 24, 1998 FARMLAND INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /s/ Terry M. Campbell ___________________________ Terry M. Campbell Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Page 2 of 2 Pages