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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Inventories-    
Inventories $ 7,930 $ 5,733
Agribusiness
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 5,902 4,080
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 5,574 3,724
Sugar and bioenergy
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 422 465
Sugar
   
Inventories-    
Readily marketable inventories 85 139
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 57 83
Edible oil products
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 618 489
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 217 212
Milling products
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 151 130
Fertilizer
   
Inventories-    
Inventories $ 837 $ 569