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Subsequent Events Subsequent Events (Details) (EUR €)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 21, 2015
May 05, 2015
entity
Eaststarch C.V. [Member]    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= adm_EaststarchC.V.Member		  
Transaction value of pending acquisition € 240adm_Transactionvalueofpendingacquisition
/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= adm_EaststarchC.V.Member		  
North Star Shipping/Minmetal [Member] [Member]    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Number of joint ventures that will be acquired   2adm_Numberofjointventuresthatwillbeacquired
/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= adm_NorthStarShippingMinmetalMemberMember