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RELATED PARTIES
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
18. RELATED PARTIES

During fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, One Earth and NuGen purchased approximately $148.5 million, $148.2 million and $164.7 million, respectively, of corn from minority equity investors. The Company had amounts payable to related parties for corn purchases of approximately $1.7 million and $1.2 million at January 31, 2017, and 2016, respectively.