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RELATED PARTIES
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
16. RELATED PARTIES

 

During fiscal years 2021, 2020, and 2019, One Earth and NuGen, combined, purchased approximately $90.2 million, $54.8 million, and $171.5 million, respectively, of corn and other supplies from minority equity investors. The Company had amounts payable to related parties of approximately $0.5 million and $0.7 million at January 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

During fiscal years 2021, 2020, and 2019, the Company recognized (reduced) commission expense of approximately $0.3 million, $(0.2) million, and $(0.7) million, respectively, payable to the minority investor in the refined coal entity. The commission expense is associated with the refined coal business. The Company did not have accrued liabilities related to commission expense as of January 31, 2022 and had accrued liabilities related to the commission expense of approximately $0.1 million at January 31, 2021.

 

During fiscal years 2021 and 2020, the Company received approximately $0.3 million and approximately $0.1 million, respectively, in capital contributions from the minority investor in the refined coal entity.