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MARKETING AGREEMENT - Net Commission Earned Under the Marketing Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Marketing Agreement [Line Items] |  |  |
Contribution expenses | $ (3,431.3) | $ (2,768.6) | $ (2,130.5)
Monsanto Marketing Agreement |  |  |
Marketing Agreement [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross commission | 94.0 | 90.4 | 58.4
Contribution expenses | (18.0) | (18.0) | (18.0)
Net commission | 76.0 | 72.4 | 40.4
Reimbursements associated with Roundup® marketing agreement | 70.8 | 61.6 | 73.4
Total net sales associated with Roundup® marketing agreement | $ 146.8 | $ 134.0 | $ 113.8

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