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Derivative Financial Instruments (Aggregate Outstanding Notionals) (Details) lb in Millions, bu in Millions, $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) bu lb T | Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) bu lb T
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Corn (in bushels) |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | bu | 52 | 50
Soy Meal (in tons) |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | T | 334,300 | 389,700
Live Cattle [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | 54 | 28
Lean Hogs [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | 204 | 158
Foreign Currency [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ | $ 52 | $ 38

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