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Inventories (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Inventories-    
Inventories $ 6,635 $ 4,862
Agribusiness
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 5,137 3,535
Readily marketable inventories 4,540 3,197
Sugar and Bioenergy
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 359 89
Sugar
   
Inventories-    
Readily marketable inventories 86 21
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 66 21
Edible Oil Products and Milling Products
   
Inventories-    
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 225 162
Edible Oil Products
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 460 371
Milling Products
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 163 118
Fertilizers
   
Inventories-    
Inventories $ 516 $ 749