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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions | Jul. 31, 2011 | May 01, 2011
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Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Live hogs | $ 966.1 | $ 942.8
Fresh and packaged meats | 849.9 | 875.5
Grains | 121.4 | 89.8
Manufacturing supplies | 59.8 | 60.0
Other | 51.1 | 51.8
Total inventories | $ 2,048.3 | $ 2,019.9

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