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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Schedule of Outstanding Derivative Instruments and Cash Collateral) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 30, 2012
Fair values:    
Commodity derivative assets, gross $ 6,671 $ 1,821
Derivative liabilities (766) (1,530)
Cash collateral posted with (owed to) brokers 6,626 (166)
Short Positions On Outstanding Future [Member]
   
Fair values:    
Fair value $ 3,937 $ 1,464
Corn [Member]
   
Derivatives Coverage:    
Derivatives Coverage (0.90%) [1] 0.00% [1]
Period through which stated percent of needs are covered:    
Derivative, Maturity Date Sep. 30, 2014 [1] Dec. 31, 2013 [1]
Corn [Member] | Short Positions On Outstanding Future [Member]
   
Number of contracts:    
Short Positions on Outstanding Future Contracts, Number of Contracts 1,478 [2] 584 [2]
Wheat [Member] | Short Positions On Outstanding Future [Member]
   
Number of contracts:    
Short Positions on Outstanding Future Contracts, Number of Contracts 360 [2] 0 [2]
Soybean Meal [Member]
   
Derivatives Coverage:    
Derivatives Coverage (1.00%) [1] 0.00% [1]
Period through which stated percent of needs are covered:    
Derivative, Maturity Date Dec. 31, 2013 [1] Dec. 31, 2013 [1]
Soybean Meal [Member] | Short Positions On Outstanding Future [Member]
   
Number of contracts:    
Short Positions on Outstanding Future Contracts, Number of Contracts 568 [2] 269 [2]
[1] Derivatives coverage is the percent of anticipated commodity needs covered by outstanding derivative instruments through a specified date.
[2] When the Company takes a short position on a futures derivative instrument, it agrees to sell the underlying asset in the future at a price established on the contract date. The Company takes short positions on futures derivative instruments to minimize the impact of feed ingredients price volatility on its operating results.