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Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Events On January 16, 2017, the Company acquired additional shares in Wilmar, increasing its ownership interest from 23.2% to 23.9% . On January 30, 2017, the Company announced the sale of its crop risk services businesses to Validus Holdings, a global group of insurance and reinsurance companies. The sale, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first half of 2017. On February 1, 2017, the Company completed the acquisition of Crosswind Industries, Inc., an industry leader in the manufacture of contract and private label pet treats and foods, as well as specialty ingredients, for $81 million, subject to working capital adjustments.