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Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2020
Limoneira
Assets at Fair Value:
Non-equity method investment ownership (as a percent)	9.00%
Realized gain (loss)	$ 3,600	$ (1,000)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	26,786		$ 23,197
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Limoneira
Assets at Fair Value:
Investment in Limoneira Company	26,786		23,197
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	26,786		23,197
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Limoneira
Assets at Fair Value:
Investment in Limoneira Company	$ 26,786		$ 23,197

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