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Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Net income $ 43,203 $ 2,555
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 33,153 29,933
Basic $ 1.30 $ 0.09
Net income (loss) attributable to Green Plains on an as-if-converted basis 45,158 2,555
Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation awards 261 277
Total potential shares outstanding 43,251 30,210
Diluted $ 1.04 $ 0.08
3.25% Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
   
Interest and amortization on convertible debt, net of tax effect 1,379  
Effect of dilutive convertible debt 5,756  
5.75% Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
   
Interest and amortization on convertible debt, net of tax effect $ 576  
Effect of dilutive convertible debt 4,081