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DISPOSAL OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 15 Months Ended
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Jan. 29, 2012 Pork Segment [Member] Kinston Facility Expansion [Member] | Jan. 29, 2012 Pork Segment [Member] Portsmouth, Virginia Plant [Member] | Oct. 30, 2011 Pork Segment [Member] Portsmouth, Virginia Plant [Member] | Jan. 29, 2012 Pork Segment [Member] Portsmouth, Virginia Plant [Member] | Jan. 29, 2012 Hog Production Segment [Member] Missouri Hog Farms [Member] | Jan. 29, 2012 Hog Production Segment [Member] Missouri Hog Farms [Member] | Apr. 28, 2013 Scenario, Forecast [Member] Pork Segment [Member] Portsmouth, Virginia Plant [Member]
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Estimated Total Capital Expenditures | $ 85 |  |  |  |  |  |
Accelerated Depreciation |  | 1.7 |  | 2.1 | 0.7 | 8.2 | 5.9
Future Accelerated Depreciation Period |  | 15 months |  | 15 months |  |  |
Inventory Write-Off |  |  | 0.8 |  |  |  |
Severance Costs |  |  | $ 0.6 |  |  |  |

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