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RELATED PARTIES
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
18. RELATED PARTIES

During fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, One Earth and NuGen purchased approximately $176.8 million, $154.5 million and $148.5 million, respectively, of corn from minority equity investors. The Company had amounts payable to related parties for corn purchases of approximately $1.9 million and $0.9 million at January 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.


During fiscal years 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized commission expense of approximately $0.8 million and approximately $1.8 million, respectively, payable to the minority investor in the refined coal entity. The commission expense is associated with the refined coal acquisition. The Company had accrued liabilities related to the commission expense of approximately $1.6 million and approximately $1.5 million at January 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.


During fiscal years 2018 and 2017, the Company received approximately $0.5 million and approximately $0.9 million, respectively, in capital contributions from the minority investor in the refined coal entity.