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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |  |  | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2014 John Deere Landscapes | Apr. 30, 2014 John Deere Water Operations | Apr. 30, 2014 Agriculture and Turf | Apr. 30, 2013 Agriculture and Turf | Oct. 31, 2012 Agriculture and Turf | Apr. 30, 2014 Construction and Forestry | Apr. 30, 2013 Construction and Forestry
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill - gross, beginning balance | $ 905 | $ 1,270 |  |  | $ 302 | $ 686 | $ 686 | $ 603 | $ 584
Less accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance | 60 | 349 |  |  | 60 | 349 | 349 |  |
Goodwill - net, beginning balance | 844.8 | 921.0 |  |  | 242.0 | 337.0 | 337.0 | 603.0 | 584.0
Assets held for sale | (60) |  |  |  | (60) |  |  |  |
Translation adjustments and other | (5) | 2 |  |  | 1 |  |  | (6) | 2
Goodwill - gross, ending balance | 840 | 1,272 |  |  | 243 | 686 | 686 | 597 | 586
Less accumulated impairment losses, ending balance |  | 349 |  |  |  | 349 | 349 |  |
Goodwill - net, ending balance | 839.6 | 922.9 |  |  | 243.0 | 337.0 | 337.0 | 597.0 | 586.0
Decrease in accumulated impairment losses |  |  | $ 289 | $ 60 |  |  |  |  |

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