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Inventories (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Inventories-    
Inventories $ 5,733 $ 6,635
Agribusiness
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 4,080 5,137
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 3,724 4,540
Sugar and Bioenergy
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 465 359
Sugar
   
Inventories-    
Readily marketable inventories 139 86
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 83 66
Edible oil products
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 489 460
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 212 225
Milling products
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 130 163
Fertilizer
   
Inventories-    
Inventories $ 569 $ 516