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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Inventories-    
Inventories $ 6,368 $ 5,733
Agribusiness
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 4,713 4,080
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 4,353 3,724
Sugar and Bioenergy
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 410 465
Sugar
   
Inventories-    
Readily marketable inventories 43 139
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 38 83
Edible oil products
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 605 489
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 231 212
Milling products
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 99 130
Fertilizer
   
Inventories-    
Inventories $ 541 $ 569