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DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Outstanding Contracts (Details) - Cash Flow Hedges cwt in Millions, bu in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 26, 2020 cwt bu | Oct. 27, 2019 cwt bu
Corn |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Futures contracts, volume (in million bushels) | bu | 20.4 | 30.4
Lean Hogs |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Futures contracts, volume (in million pounds) | cwt | 199.1 | 187.3

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