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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Jan. 31, 2012
Rights Offering [Line Items] |  |
Rights Offering, Options to Purchase Number of Shares at Subscription Price for Each Share Owned, Shares |  | 0.2072
Rights Offering, Subscription Price Per Share |  | $ 4.50
Rights Offering Shares Offered, Shares |  | 44,444,444
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Rights Issued, Issuance Costs | $ 1,700 |
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Rights, Gross | 200,000 |
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Rights, Net | 198,300 |
Line of Credit Facility, Annual Principal Payment | $ 50,000 |
JBS USA [Member] |  |
Rights Offering [Line Items] |  |
Number of Shares Granted to Stockholders as Per Loan Agreement |  | 44,444,444
JBS USA [Member] | Subordinated Loan [Member] |  |
Rights Offering [Line Items] |  |
Number of Shares Granted to Stockholders as Per Loan Agreement |  | 44,444,444

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