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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Nov. 30, 2011 Joint Venture Agreement ProMaize Expected investment T CubicMeter | Nov. 01, 2011 Acquisition PT Bumiraya Investindo
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Investment in joint venture | $ 612 | $ 609 | $ 100 |
Expected volume of corn dry milling per day in stage one (in tons) |  |  | 1,000 |
Expected volume of corn dry milling per day in stage two (in tons) |  |  | 1,400 |
Ethanol production capacity (in cubic meters) |  |  | 140,000 |
Expected volume of vegetable protein for animal feed (in tons) |  |  | 100,000 |
Ownership interest acquired (as a percent) |  |  |  | 35.00%
Equity investment cost |  |  |  | $ 43

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