This item represents the gain (loss) realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting and any losses recognized thereon for impairments of other than a temporary nature.

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Distribution From Unconsolidated Subsidiary (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2012	Jun. 02, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012 Eggland's Best, LLC [Member]	Jun. 02, 2012 Specialty Eggs LLC [Member]	May 31, 2014 Specialty Eggs LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Previous ownership interest of purchase			50.00%
Purchase price paid by Land O'Lakes for ownership interest in joint venture			$ 126,100,000
Proceeds from joint venture	$ 38,300,000	$ 38,343,000		$ 8,900,000
Ownership percentage					50.00%
Percentage of distribution recorded as component of equity in income of affiliates				50.00%