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Segment Information (Summary Of Total Assets For Operating Segments) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | $ 1,512,369 | $ 1,532,045 |
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Ethanol Production [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | 879,027 | 911,315 |
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Corn Oil Production [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | 35,197 | 28,569 |
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Agribusiness [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | 101,255 | 165,570 |
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Marketing And Distribution [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | 308,802 | 258,361 |
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Corporate Assets [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | 217,456 | 175,210 |
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Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | $ (29,368) | $ (6,980) |