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INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES (Details) (USD $) In Millions | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011 Joint venture European oilseed processing facility | Jun. 30, 2011 Joint venture European oilseed processing facility | Sep. 30, 2011 Agribusiness | Sep. 30, 2011 Fertilizer
Investment in affiliates |  |  |  |  |
Contributions to new equity method investees | $ 28 |  |  | $ 20 | $ 8
Sale of investment in joint venture |  | 57 |  |  |
Gain on equity in earnings of sale of investment in joint venture |  |  | $ 37 |  |

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