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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 IRS [Member] Proceeding Accounts [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 ERISA Litigation [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 Breached Grower Contracts [Member] Loss Contingencies Awarded Original Value [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 Breached Grower Contracts [Member] Loss Contingencies Awarded Revised Value [Member] | May 31, 2010 Due To Internal Revenue Service [Member] | Sep. 30, 2003 Due To Internal Revenue Service [Member]
Loss Contingency Damages Sought Minimum Value |  | $ 35 |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value |  |  | 25.8 | 25.6 |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value |  |  |  |  | 74.7 | 29.3
Amended Proof Of Claim | $ 45.4 |  |  |  |  |

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