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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Inventories-    
Inventories $ 8,115 $ 5,733
Agribusiness
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 6,090 4,080
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 5,792 3,724
Sugar and bioenergy
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 508 465
Sugar
   
Inventories-    
Readily marketable inventories 164 139
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 90 83
Edible oil products
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 625 489
Readily marketable inventories at fair value 193 212
Milling products
   
Inventories-    
Inventories 210 130
Fertilizer
   
Inventories-    
Inventories $ 682 $ 569