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SEGMENT INFORMATION - NET SALES TO EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Sales from other arrangements	$ 8,586		$ 25,908
Sales from contracts with customers	2,826		8,292
Net sales to external customers	11,412	$ 11,423	34,200	$ 34,189
Agribusiness
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Sales from other arrangements	7,641		23,209
Sales from contracts with customers	264		883
Net sales to external customers	7,905	7,720	24,092	23,837
Edible Oil Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Sales from other arrangements	492		1,334
Sales from contracts with customers	1,806		5,438
Net sales to external customers	2,298	2,027	6,772	5,877
Milling Products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Sales from other arrangements	22		48
Sales from contracts with customers	405		1,214
Net sales to external customers	427	397	1,262	1,169
Sugar and Bioenergy
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Sales from other arrangements	431		1,317
Sales from contracts with customers	198		457
Net sales to external customers	629	1,158	1,774	3,052
Fertilizer
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Sales from other arrangements	0		0
Sales from contracts with customers	153		300
Net sales to external customers	$ 153	$ 121	$ 300	$ 254

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