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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Jul. 31, 2012
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST |  |  |
Joint venture transaction costs |  | $ 39 |
Oilseed processing venture in Eastern Europe |  |  |
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST |  |  |
Interest acquired (as a percent) | 45.00% | 45.00% | 55.00%
Joint venture transaction costs | $ 39 | $ 39 |
Prio |  |  |
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST |  |  |
Ownership interest (as a percent) |  |  | 45.00%

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