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Uncertainties and Certain Significant Accounting Estimates (Details) | 1 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) plant | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Uncertainties and Certain Significant Accounting Estimates (Textual) |  |
Number of ethanol plants temporarily idled | plant | 8 |
Number of ethanol plants with temporarily reduced production | plant | 6 |
Number of ethanol plants evaluated for potential impairment | plant | 6 |
Goodwill | $ | $ 260,000,000 |
Amount of goodwill impaired | $ | 0 |
LCM inventory valuation reserve | $ | $ 2,548,000,000 | $ 0

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