Inventories (Narrative) (Details) pullet_and_breeder in Millions, layer in Millions	Jun. 03, 2017 layer pullet_and_breeder
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Pullets and breeders \| pullet_and_breeder	9.5
Layers \| layer	36.1

Agricultural Related Inventory, Pullets and Breeders

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