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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS, Gains (losses) (Details) - Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments      
Gains and (losses) from derivative instruments $ 728,073 $ 1,054,729 $ 831,227
Corn contracts | Cost of goods sold.      
Derivative Instruments      
Gains and (losses) from derivative instruments 962,256 915,555 $ 831,227
Ethanol contracts | Revenues.      
Derivative Instruments      
Gains and (losses) from derivative instruments (218,802) 117,624  
Natural gas contracts | Cost of goods sold.      
Derivative Instruments      
Gains and (losses) from derivative instruments $ (15,381) $ 21,550