3 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 (Date of earliest event reported): March 26, 2003 DELTA AND PINE LAND COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 62-1040440 (State or other jurisdiction) (IRS employer of incorporation identification No.) 000-21788 (Commission file number) One Cotton Row, Scott, Mississippi 38772 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (662) 742-4000 Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. On March 26, 2003, Delta and Pine Land Company issued a press release reporting its results of operations and financial condition for the second quarter and six months ended February 28, 2003. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated March 26, 2003. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. DELTA AND PINE LAND COMPANY Date: March 26, 2003 /s/ R. D. Greene_______________________ R. D. Greene, Vice President - Finance, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary