v2.4.0.8
Segment Information (Schedule Of Revenues By Product) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues $ 733,889 $ 765,476
Ethanol [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues 530,039 579,493
Distillers Grains [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues 136,992 131,548
Corn Oil [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues 17,132 17,096
Grain [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues 29,201 26,320
Other [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues $ 20,525 $ 11,019