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SPECIAL ITEMS - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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May 03, 2020 | Aug. 02, 2020
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest |  |
Noncontrolling interest redemption |  | $ 14
Agriculture and Turf |  |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest |  |
Noncontrolling interest redemption (as a percent) | 20.00% |
Noncontrolling interest redemption | $ 14 |
Noncontrolling interest redemption gain or loss | $ 0 |

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