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Long-Term Debt (Summary Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2013
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Aug. 14, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Loan for electrical facilities at the Hakinson, North Dakota ethanol plant, 6%, due through 2028 | $ 1,136 | $ 1,170 | |
| 6% senior notes due 2012 (net of unamortized discount of $8,639) | 491,361 | 500,000 | |
| Term loan due 2016 (effective rate of 3.71% at September 30, 2013) | 150,000 | ||
| Less current maturities | (48) | (46) | |
| Total long-term debt | 642,449 | 1,124 | |
| Interest rate | 6.00% | ||
| Effective rate | 3.71% | ||
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Loans Payable [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Interest rate | 6.00% | ||
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Senior Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Interest rate | 6.00% | ||
| Unamortized discount | $ 8,639 |
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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effective interest rate at the end of the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of loans payable (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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