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7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2012
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Sales commitments amount, fixed price contracts | $ 591
EthanolMember |
Sales commitments amount, fixed price contracts | 70
Indexed-Price Contracts, gallons | 97,708
WetDistillersGrainMember |
Sales commitments amount, fixed price contracts | $ 521
Indexed-Price Contracts, gallons | 55

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