Percentage of voting equity interests acquired at the acquisition date in the business combination.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (c)
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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	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%