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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $) In Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010
Related Party Transaction |  |  |  |
Purchases of commodity and fertilizer products from unconsolidated joint venture | $ 217 | $ 133 | $ 413 | $ 272
Sales of commodity products to unconsolidated joint ventures | $ 119 | $ 100 | $ 200 | $ 229

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