Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Related To Derivative Gains (Losses) Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt And Financing Arrangements Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues Revenues Cost of products sold Cost of Revenue Gross Profit Gross Profit Selling, general, and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Asset impairment, exit, and restructuring costs Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Interest expense Interest Expense Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Interest income Investment Income, Interest and Dividend Other (income) expense - net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net earnings including noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net Earnings Attributable to Controlling Interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Average number of shares outstanding - basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Average number of shares outstanding - diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Dividends per common share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Reinvested Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Noncontrolling Interests [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Shareholder's Equity [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance (shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Net earnings Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Cash dividends paid - $0.48 per share Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Treasury stock purchases, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury stock purchases Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Stock compensation expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Other, shares Stockholders' Equity, Other Shares Other Stockholders' Equity, Other Balance Balance (shares) Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Voluntary lump sum payments participation rate Voluntary lump sum payments participation rate The participation rate of voluntary lump sum payments Decrease in global pension benefit obligation Decrease in global pension benefit obligation The amount global pension benefit obligation is expected to decrease as a result of the voluntary lump sum payment offer. Change In Pension Underfunding Resulting From Pension Plan Voluntary Lump Sum Payments Change In Pension Underfunding Resulting From Pension Plan Voluntary Lump Sum Payments Change in pension underfunding as a result of pension plan voluntary lump-sum payments offer to be paid to certain former employees Non-cash charge resulting from voluntary lump sum offer Non-cash charge resulting from voluntary lump sum offer The amount of non-cash charge resulting from voluntary lump sum offer, pretax Transaction value of pending acquisition Transaction value of pending acquisition The transaction value of the pending acquisition of an entity. Pending acquisition to be paid in cash Pending acquisition to be paid in cash The amount of cash that the Company will pay in a pending acquisition. Part Non-Cash Acquisition, Debt to be Assumed Part Non-Cash Acquisition, Debt to be Assumed The amount of debt that the Company will assume in a part non-cash acquisition. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Accrued Expenses And Other Payables Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block] Unrealized losses on derivative contracts Unrealized Losses on Derivative Contracts, Fair Value Disclosure Represents the fair value of unrealized losses on derivative contracts. Accrued expenses and other payables Accrued Liabilities, Current Total accrued expenses and other payables Other Liabilities, Current Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Acquisition of noncontrolling interest Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Loss on purchase of noncontrolling interest Loss on purchase of noncontrolling interest The excess of purchase price over the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest. Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities, Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] United States Government Obligations [Member] US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member] Government-Sponsored Enterprise Obligations [Member] US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Other Debt Securities [Member] Other Debt Obligations [Member] Equity Securities [Member] Equity Securities [Member] Schedule of Available-for Sale Securities, Debt Securities, Maturity Period [Axis] Schedule of Available-for Sale Securities, Debt Securities, Maturity Period [Axis] Schedule of Available-for Sale Securities, Debt Securities, Maturity Period [Domain] Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities Debt Securities Maturity Period [Domain] Represents the individual maturity periods for available-for-sale debt securities. Maturity Less Than 1 Year [Member] Maturity Period Within One Year [Member] Represents investments in debt securities having maturity periods within one year. Maturity 1 To 5 Years [Member] Maturity Period After Within One Year [Member] Represents investments in debt securities having maturity periods greater than one through five years. Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated in Investments Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated in Investments Amount of accumulated pre-tax unrealized gain before deducting pre-tax unrealized loss on investments in available-for-sale debt securities impacting investments. Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated in Investments Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated in Investments Amount of accumulated pre-tax unrealized loss before deducting pre-tax unrealized gain on investments in available-for-sale debt securities impacting investments. Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities Available-for-sale Securities Available-for-sale Securities Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis] Asset Class [Axis] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain] Asset Class [Domain] Inventories Carried At Market [Member] Inventories Carried At Market [Member] This element represents inventories carried at market. Commodity Derivative Contracts Gains [Member] Commodity Derivative Contracts Gains [Member] This element represents commodity derivative contracts gains. Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Balance at beginning of period Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value Total increase (decrease) in unrealized gains included in cost of products sold Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Purchases Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases Sales Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements Transfers into Level 3 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 Transfers out of Level 3 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 Balance at end of period Other Assets [Abstract] Other Current Assets Other Current Assets [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Gross Revenues [Member] Gross Revenues [Member] Revenues from external customers and other operating segments [Member] Intersegment Elimination [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Reportable segment totals [Member] Aggregate Segment [Member] This element represents the total of all reportable business segments and remaining operations classified as Other, excluding the Corporate items. Oilseeds Processing [Member] Oilseeds Processing [Member] Business segment member representing the entire Oilseeds Processing segment of the entity. Corn Processing [Member] Corn Processing [Member] Business segment member representing the entire Corn Processing segment of the entity. Agricultural Services [Member] 0700 Agricultural Services [Member] Other Segments [Member] Other Segments [Member] Corporate Segment [Member] Corporate Segment [Member] Segment Information Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Revenues Segment operating profit Fair Value Measurements At Reporting Date Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Unobservable Price Components Present in the Level 3 Valuations of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Fair Value Inputs Assets And Liabilities Quantitative Information Table [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of quantitative information about the inputs used in the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities. The disclosure includes the unobservable inputs used to measure fair value on a recurring basis and the weighted averages of the inputs. Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Derivative by Commodity [Axis] Derivative by Commodity [Axis] The derivative to hedge the purchase price of commodities. Derivative by Commodity [Domain] Derivative By Commodity [Domain] The different type of commodities for which is hedged. Corn [Member] Corn [Member] Derivative instrument whose primary underlying risks is tied to the price of corn. Ethanol [Member] Ethanol [Member] A derivative instrument whose primary underlying risks are tied to the price of ethanol. Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value Gains (losses) on interest rate swaps Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net After-tax losses in AOCI from commodity cash flow hedge transactions Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Number of months price risk cash flow hedges gain loss will be recognized in earnings Number of months price risk cash flow hedges gain loss will be recognized in earnings Number of months price risk cash flow hedges gain loss will be recognized in earnings Corn processed per month (in bushels) Processing of Corn Per Month This element represents the quantity of corn processing per month under the designated cash flow hedge program. Historical time period of hedge percentages Derivative Hedged, Item Past Period of Time Hedged The period of time for which the entity discloses its historical hedging percentages. Percentage of anticipated commodity purchases or production hedged during historical hedging period, low end of range (as a percent) Percentage of Anticipated Commodity Hedged During Historical Hedging Period, Low End Low end of the range of the percentage of entity's anticipated commodity purchases or production hedged during the historical hedging period Percentage of anticipated commodity purchases or production hedged during historical hedging period, high end of range (as a percent) Percentage of Anticipated Commodity Hedged During Historical Hedging Period, High End High end of the range of the percentage of the entity's anticipated commodity purchases or production hedged during the historical hedging period. Percentage of anticipated commodity purchases or production hedged over future hedging period, low end of range (as a percent) Percentage of Anticipated Commodity Hedged over Future Hedging Period, Low End Low end of the range of the percentage of the entity's anticipated commodity purchases or production hedged over the forward hedging period. Percentage of anticipated commodity purchases or production hedged over future hedging period, high end of range (as a percent) Percentage of Anticipated Commodity Hedged over Future Hedging Period, High End High end of the range of the percentage of the entity's anticipated commodity purchases or production hedged over the forward hedging period. Derivative Hedged Item Past Period of Time Hedged Volumes Derivative Hedged Item Past Period of Time Hedged Volumes The period of time for which the entity discloses its historical hedging gallons. Commodity sales volume hedged during historical hedging period, low end of range (in gallons) Commodity Hedged During Historical Hedging Period Low End Low end of the range of the entity's contracted commodity sales volumes hedged during the historical hedging period. Commodity sales volume hedged during historical hedging period, high end of range (in gallons) Commodity Hedged During Historical Hedging Period High End High end of the range of the entity's contracted commodity sales volumes hedged during the historical hedging period. Derivative Hedged Item Time Period Derivative Hedged Item Time Period The forward time period for which hedges have been made as of the balance sheet date. Contracted commodity sales volume hedged over future hedging period, low end of range (in gallons) Contracted Commodity Hedged Over Future Hedging Period Low End Low end of the range of the contracted sales volume hedged by the company over the future hedging period. Contracted commodity sales volume hedged over future hedging period, high end of range (in gallons) Contracted Commodity Hedged Over Future Hedging Period High End High end of the range of the contracted sales volume hedged by the company over the future hedging period. Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Assets, at Fair Value Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Assets, at Fair Value Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Liabilities, at Fair Value Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Liabilities, at Fair Value Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions [Abstract] Asset Impairment, Exit, and Restructuring Costs Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net earnings including noncontrolling interests Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of dividends Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions Stock compensation expense Share-based Compensation Pension and postretirement accruals (contributions), net Pension and Postretirement Accruals (Contributions), Net The amount of cash or cash equivalents contributed during the reporting period by the entity to fund its pension plans and it s non pension post retirement benefit plans, net of accruals. Deferred cash flow hedges Deferred Cash Flow Hedges Aggregate net gain (loss) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges that have been cash settled but not recognized in earnings. Other - net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Segregated cash and investments Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities Trade receivables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets Trade payables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade Increase (Decrease) in Payables to Brokerage Customers Increase (Decrease) in Payables to Customers Accrued expenses and other payables Increase (Decrease) in Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Total Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchases of property, plant, and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Net assets of businesses acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Purchases of marketable securities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Proceeds from sales of marketable securities Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities Distributions from affiliates Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions, Return of Capital Other - net Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Total Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Long-term debt borrowings Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt and Capital Securities, Net Long-term debt payments Repayments of Long-term Debt Net borrowings (payments) under lines of credit agreements Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Purchases of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Cash dividends Payments of Dividends Other - net Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Total Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents - end of period Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Details about AOCI Components Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Interest Expense [Member] Interest Expense [Member] Other Income (Expense) - Net [Member] Other Income Expense Net [Member] The caption reflecting net of income and expense not reported elsewhere. Revenues [Member] Sales [Member] Cost Of Products Sold [Member] Cost of Sales [Member] Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Interest Contracts Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments FX Contracts Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Commodity Contracts Gain (Loss) on Price Risk Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Total gain (loss) recognized in earnings Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net Cash dividends paid, per share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements [Table] Fair Value Measurements [Table] Fair Value Measurements [Table] Weighted Average [Member] Weighted Average [Member] Liability Class [Axis] Liability Class [Axis] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Inventory Related Payables [Member] Inventory Related Payables [Member] This element represents inventory related payables. Fair Value Measurements [Line Items] Fair Value Measurements [Line Items] Fair Value Measurements [Line Items] Basis Basis Adjustment to current market value, based on location, that a market participant is willing to pay, used as an input to measure fair value. Transfers and Servicing [Abstract] Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Table] Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Table] Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Table] Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Axis] Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Axis] Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Axis] Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Domain] Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Domain] [Domain] for Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Axis] Program [Member] Program [Member] Program [Member] Second Program [Member] Second Program [Member] Second Program [Member] Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Line Items] Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Line Items] [Line Items] for Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Table] Maximum amount of facility provided under accounts receivable securitization program Maximum amount of facility provided under accounts receivable securitization program This amount represents the maximum amount of facility provided under accounts receivable securitization program. Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Receivables Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Receivables Collections applied to deferred consideration Collections applied to deferred consideration Collections of accounts receivable sold that were applied to the deferred consideration. Cash payments received in exchange for the transfer of accounts receivable Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement, Principal Amount Outstanding, Derecognized Amount Proceeds from transfer of receivables Proceeds from transfer of receivables The amount received in exchange for the transfer of receivables. Deferred receivables consideration Deferred receivables consideration Deferred consideration related to the Company's accounts receivable securitization program. Loss on transfer of accounts receivables to purchasers Gain (Loss) on Sale of Accounts Receivable Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Brazilian Federal Revenue Service [Member] Brazilian Federal Revenue Service [Member] Brazilian Federal Revenue Service [Member] Argentine Tax Authorities [Member] Argentine Tax Authorities [Member] Argentine Tax Authorities [Member] Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] Effective income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Number of separate tax assessments Income Tax Examination, Number of Tax Assessments Represents the number of separate tax assessments received. Estimated Tax Assessment Including Penalties and Interest Estimated Tax Assessment Including Penalties and Interest The sum of estimated tax, penalties and interest associated with tax deductibility challenge in a foreign jurisdiction relating to prior years. Estimated Additional Tax Assessment Estimated Additional Tax Assessment The element represents the amount of additional income tax expense that could be received in all tax years for which an audit has not yet been initiated and are still open for assessment. Estimated Tax Assessment Including Interest Estimated Tax Assessment Including Interest The sum of estimated tax associated with tax deductibility callenge in a foreign jusrisdiction relating to prior years. Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Relocation costs [Member] Relocation costs [Member] Relocation costs [Member] Restructuring Charges [Member] Restructuring Charges [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Accrued Expenses And Other Payables Accrued Expenses and Other Payables Disclosure The entire disclosure for accrued expenses and other payables. Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Commodity Contracts [Member] Commodity Contract [Member] Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Interest Rate Contracts [Member] Interest Rate Contract [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories carried at market Inventories Fair Value Disclosure Represents the fair value of inventories measured at market value. Derivative Asset Derivative Asset Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Restricted Investments, at Fair Value Restricted Investments, at Fair Value Deferred receivables consideration Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement, Principal Amount Outstanding, Continued Recognition, Amount Total Assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Derivative Liability Derivative Liability Liabilities: Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Inventory-related payables Inventory Related Payables, Fair Value Disclosure Represents the fair value of inventory related payables. Total Liabilities Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gains (Loss) [Line Items] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] FX Contracts effective amount recognized in earnings Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Interest contracts effective amount recognized in earnings Commodity Contracts effective amount recognized in earnings Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Commodity contracts ineffective amount recognized in earnings Gain (Loss) on Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Total amount recognized in earnings Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Other (Income) Expense - Net Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] Marketable Securities Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] This element may be used to capture the components of accumulated other comprehensive income. Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member] Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Deferred Gain (Loss) On Hedging Activities [Member] Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Pension Liability Adjustment [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments [Member] Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward] Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at Beginning of Period Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax Amounts reclassified from AOCI Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax Other comprehensive income (loss), tax, portion attributable to parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at End of period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Commodity Derivative Contracts Losses [Member] Commodity Derivative Contracts Losses [Member] This element represents commodity derivative contracts losses. Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Balance at beginning of period Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Total increase (decrease) in unrealized losses included in cost of products sold Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Purchases Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases Sales Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Sales Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements Transfers into Level 3 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers Into Level 3 Transfers out of Level 3 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3 Balance at end of period Income Statement Location [Axis] FX Contracts Assets Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value Interest Contracts Assets Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value Commodity Contracts Assets Price Risk Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Asset, at Fair Value Total fair value of derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset FX Contracts Liabilities Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value Commodity Contracts Liabilities Price Risk Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Liability, at Fair Value Total fair value of derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments. Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Marketable Securities [Table Text Block] Marketable Securities [Table Text Block] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Gain on sale of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Assets Marketable Securities, Gain (Loss) Marketable Securities, Gain (Loss) Loss On Australian Foreign Exchange Hedges Loss On Australian Foreign Exchange Hedges The loss on Australian dollar foreign exchange hedges pertaining to foreign current options and forward contracts entered into by the Company to hedge substantially all of the remaining anticipated U.S. dollar cost of the GrainCorp acquisition. Other - net Other Income (Expense), Net This element represents other nonoperating income, net of other expense, not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Other (Income) Expense - Net Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis] Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Deferred (Gain) Loss On Hedging Activities [Member] Unrealized (Gain) Loss On Investments [Member] Prior service cost (credit) Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Actuarial (gains ) losses Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Tax Net Earnings Including Noncontrolling Interests Sale of Accounts Receivable Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Text Block] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Debt And Financing Arrangements [Table] Debt And Financing Arrangements [Table] Debt And Financing Arrangements [Table] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Line of Credit [Member] Line of Credit [Member] Commercial Paper [Member] Commercial Paper [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Convertible senior notes point eight seven five percent due two thousand fourteen [Member] Convertible Senior Notes Point Eight Seven Five Percent Due Two Thousand Fourteen [Member] Convertible senior notes bearing interst at 0.875% due in 2014. 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