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Operating Segments and Geographic Areas (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| External Customers Net Sales, Products and Services | |||||||||||
| Net sales | $ 16,445 | $ 15,616 | $ 14,488 | $ 12,194 | $ 12,726 | $ 11,662 | $ 10,974 | $ 10,345 | $ 58,743 | $ 45,707 | $ 41,926 |
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Agricultural commodities products
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| External Customers Net Sales, Products and Services | |||||||||||
| Net sales | 38,909 | 30,138 | 27,934 | ||||||||
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Sugar and bioenergy products
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| External Customers Net Sales, Products and Services | |||||||||||
| Net sales | 5,842 | 4,455 | 2,577 | ||||||||
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Edible oil products
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| External Customers Net Sales, Products and Services | |||||||||||
| Net sales | 8,839 | 6,783 | 6,184 | ||||||||
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Wheat milling products
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| External Customers Net Sales, Products and Services | |||||||||||
| Net sales | 1,186 | 1,082 | 985 | ||||||||
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Corn milling products
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| External Customers Net Sales, Products and Services | |||||||||||
| Net sales | 820 | 523 | 542 | ||||||||
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Fertilizer products
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| External Customers Net Sales, Products and Services | |||||||||||
| Net sales | $ 3,147 | $ 2,726 | $ 3,704 | ||||||||