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Commitment and Contingencies (Legacy Matters) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024
Legacy agricultural chemical prodcuts |  |  |
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items] |  |  |
Product Liability Accrual, Component Amount | $ 155 |  | $ 155
Legacy historical product claims - arbitration |  |  |
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items] |  |  |
Product Liability Accrual, Period Expense |  | $ 75 |
Product Liability Accrual, Component Amount | 98 |  |
Legacy historical product claims - arbitration | Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment |  |  |
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items] |  |  |
Product Liability Accrual, Period Expense | $ 98 |  |

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