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Acquisition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 01, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired |  | $ 188.4 | $ 383.6
Precision Planting LLC [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired | $ 188.4 |  |
Cash acquired from acquisition | $ 1.6 |  |

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