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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013
Rights Offering Options To Purchase Number Of Shares At Subscription Price For Each Shares Owned | $ 0.2072
Rights Offering Subscription Price Per Share (In dollars per share) | $ 4.50
Rights Offering Shares Offered (in shares) | 44,444,444
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Rights Issued Issuance Costs | $ 1.7
Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Rights Gross | 200
Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Rights Net | 198.3
Line of Credit Facility, Annual Principal Payment | $ 50.0
Holding Company Jbs Usa [Member] | Subordinated Loan [Member] |
Number Of Shares Granted To Stockholders As Per Loan Agreement | 44,444,444

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