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Derivative Financial Instruments (Aggregate Outstanding Notionals) (Details) lb in Millions, bu in Millions, $ in Millions | Jan. 02, 2021 USD ($) lb T bu | Oct. 03, 2020 USD ($) T lb bu
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Corn (in bushels) |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | bu | 5 | 43
Soy Meal (in tons) |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | T | 579,833 | 428,300
Live Cattle (in pounds) |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | 165 | 234
Lean Hogs (in pounds) |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | 254 | 283
Foreign Currency [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ | $ 412 | $ 536

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