Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Cost of sales- impairment, restructuring and other
Cost Of Sales, Impairment, Restructuring And Other Charges
The aggregate costs and expenses related to impairment restructuring and other charges related to cost of sales. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items).
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Impairment, restructuring and other
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Other income, net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Loss from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax benefit from continuing operations
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Loss from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic loss per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Basic loss per common share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted loss per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Diluted loss per common share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period plus dilutive potential common shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Dividends declared per common share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Disclosure - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table]
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, less allowances
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, pledged
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Equity investment in subsidiaries
Equity Method Investments
Intercompany assets
Intercompany Assets
Carrying amounts of assets as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions.
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current portion of debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Equity investment in subsidiaries
Equity Method Investment, Underlying Equity in Net Assets
Intercompany liabilities
Intercompany Liabilities
Carrying amounts of liabilities as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions.
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Outstanding Commodity Contracts that Hedge Forecasted Purchases
Derivative Volume Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the volume of the entity's derivatives.
Fair Values of Company's Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Effect of Derivative Instruments on AOCI and Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Disclosure I N V E N T O R I E S Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - INVENTORIES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Table]
Inventory Disclosure [Table]
Inventory Disclosure [Table]
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Adjustments to reflect inventories at net realizeable values
Inventory Valuation Reserves
Disclosure Results Of Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Disclosure - Results of Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Pro Seed [Member]
Pro Seed [Member]
Pro Seed [Member]
Results of discontinued operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Operating costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Other income, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Income And Expenses
Amount of other income and expenses attributable to the disposal group including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period.
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income tax expense from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Disclosure Inventories For Continuing Operations Net Of Reserves For Excess And Obsolete Inventories [Abstract]
Disclosure - Inventories for Continuing Operations, net of Reserves for Excess and Obsolete Inventories [Abstract]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Total inventories
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Common shares, stated value per share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common shares, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common shares, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury shares, at cost
Treasury Stock, Shares
Disclosure D E B T Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - DEBT - Additional Information [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Table]
Debt Disclosure [Table]
Debt Disclosure [Table]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Secured Revolving Loan [Member]
Secured Revolving Loan [Member]
Secured Revolving Loan [Member]
Period [Axis]
Period [Axis]
Period
Period [Domain]
Period [Domain]
Period [Domain]
Fiscal Years Through 2015 [Member]
Fiscal Years Through 2015 [Domain]
Fiscal Years Through 2015 [Domain]
Beginning Fiscal Year 2016 [Member]
Beginning Fiscal Year 2016 [Domain]
Beginning Fiscal Year 2016 [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member]
Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member]
Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member]
Senior Notes - 7.25%
Senior Notes 7.25 Percent Due 2018 [Member]
Senior notes 7.25 percent due 2018 [Member]
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangements, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale by Type [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Types of Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Short-term Debt [Member]
Short-term Debt [Member]
Senior Notes, 7.25% Due 2018 [Member]
Senior Notes, 7.25% Due 2018 [Member]
Senior notes 7.25 percent due 2018
Senior Notes - 6.625%
Senior Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2020 [Member]
Senior notes 6.625 percent due 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes, 6.625% Due 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes, 6.625% Due 2020 [Member]
Senior notes 6.625 percent due 2020
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
7.25% senior notes redemption price
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Accrued and unpaid interest
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Call premium
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Unamortized bond issuance costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Senior secured credit facilities, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt, Additional Maximum Borrowing Capacity With Restrictions
Debt, Additional Maximum Borrowing Capacity With Restrictions
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, with Restrictions
Senior secured credit facilities, available borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Aggregate face amount of letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Leverage ratio
Leverage Ratio
Ratio used to calculate the financial leverage of a company or to measure its ability to meet financial obligations.
Interest coverage ratio
Interest Coverage Ratio
Ratio used to assses the company's ability to pay interest on outstanding debt.
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants
Maximum Restrictive Payments
Restricted payment limitation
Limitation under credit facility covenants on restricted payments
Pledged Assets, Not Separately Reported, Finance Receivables
Pledged Assets, Not Separately Reported, Finance Receivables
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Long-term debt, fair value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Disclosure Net Commission Earned Under Marketing Agreement [Abstract]
Disclosure - Net Commission Earned Under Marketing Agreement [Abstract]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Gross commission
Fees and Commissions, Other
Contribution expenses
Contract Revenue Cost
Amortization of marketing fee
Amortization of Other Deferred Charges
Net commission expense
Commission Income Expense Net
Net commission revenue and expense during the period related to agency agreement.
Reimbursements associated with Marketing Agreement
Reimbursement Revenue
Total net sales associated with Marketing Agreement
Net Sales With Agency Agreement
Net sales associated with Agency Agreement.
TOTAL SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION RECOGNIZED [Abstract]
TOTAL SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION RECOGNIZED [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation
Disclosure I M P A I R M E N T R E S T R U C T U R I N G A N D O T H E R C H A R G E S Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - IMPAIRMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
International [Member]
International [Member]
International [Member]
Global Consumer [Member]
Global Consumer [Member]
Global Consumer [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Technology [Member]
Technology [Member]
Technology [Member]
Active Ingredient [Axis]
Active Ingredient [Axis]
Active Ingredient [Axis]
Active Ingredient MAT28 [Domain]
Active Ingredient MAT28 [Domain]
[Domain] for Active Ingredient MAT28 [Axis]
Active Ingredient MAT28 [Member]
Active Ingredient MAT28 [Member]
Active Ingredient MAT28 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Voluntary Retirement
Voluntary Retirement [Member]
Voluntary Retirement [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs
Restructuring Charges
Impairment, restructuring and other
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Restructuring reserve, long term
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Net Commission and Reimbursements Earned Under Marketing Agreement
Marketing Agreement [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products.
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure D E R I V A T I V E I N S T R U M E N T S A N D H E D G I N G A C T I V I T I E S Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
DERIVATIVES DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign currency swap contracts
Currency Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Commodity hedging instruments
Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Urea
Urea [Member]
Urea [Member]
Diesel
Diesel Fuel [Member]
Diesel Fuel [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Interest rate swap loss amount expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Pre-tax price risk gain (loss) amount expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months
Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
CONTINGENCIES
Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure Components Of Long Term Debt [Abstract]
Disclosure - Components of Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Credit Facilities
Line of Credit [Member]
Other
Debt Other [Member]
Debt, Other
Line of Credit Facility [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less current portions
Total long-term debt
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Net foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net change in derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Net change in pension and other post retirement benefits
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Disclosure C O N T I N G E N C I E S Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued liabilities related to other regulatory matters which are accounted for in the "Other liabilities"
Regulatory Matters Other Liabilities
Amounts accrued for regulatory matters not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure Fair Values Of Companys Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Disclosure - Fair Values of Company's Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Other Asset [Member]
Other Asset [Member]
Other Asset [Member]
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Total derivatives instruments
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Impairment, restructuring and other
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Share-based compensation expense
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization
Amortization
Loss on sale of long-lived assets
Gain Loss On Sale Of Long Lived Assets
The excess or deficiency of net proceeds from sale in the period compared to carrying value of long-lived assets as of consummation date of the sale.
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Restructuring reserves
Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve
Other non-current items
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities, Net
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets
Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets
The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived assets.
Investments in property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Investment in acquired business, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings under revolving and bank lines of credit
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Repayments under revolving and bank lines of credit
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Financing and issuance fees
Payments of Financing Costs
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Purchase of common shares
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Cash received from the exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Net
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid, Net
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax of $0.2 and $1.2, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of net unrealized loss on derivatives to net income, net of tax of $1.9 and $0.7, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Net unrealized loss in pension and other post-retirement benefits, net of tax of $0.2 and $0, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of net pension and post-retirement benefit loss to net income, net of tax of $0.5 and $0.8, respectively
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS [Abstract]
SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS [Abstract]
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Table]
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Table]
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Table]
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Line Items]
[Line Items] for CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Table]
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Loss
Condensed Financial Statements [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Summary of Activities Related to Liabilities Associated with Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Abstract]
Disclosure - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Gross profit
Loss from operations
Equity income in subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Other non-operating income
Other Nonoperating Income
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
Loss from continuing operations
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net loss
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Disclosure Outstanding Commodity Contracts That Hedge Forecasted Purchases [Abstract]
Disclosure - Outstanding Commodity Contracts that Hedge Forecasted Purchases [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Urea (in tons)
Diesel (in gallons)
Gasoline (in gallons)
Gasoline [Member]
Gasoline [Member]
Heating Oil (in gallons)
Heating Oil [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Outstanding commodity contracts
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS
Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Subsidiary Guarantors And Subsidiary Non Guarantors [Text Block]
Condensed financial information disclosure presented in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, including the financial position, cash flows, and the results of operations of the parent company, subsidiary guarantors and subsidiary non-guarantors as of the same dates or for the same periods for which consolidated financial statements are being presented.
Senior Notes 7.25 Percent Due 2018 [Member]
Senior Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
ACQUISITIONS
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Finite-lived intangible assets, acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Goodwill, acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Inventory, acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Nature of Operations
Nature Of Operations Policy [Text Block]
The disclosure for the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets.
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure Policy [Text Block]
The disclosure for the business description and basis of presentation concepts. Business description describes the nature and type of organization including but not limited to organizational structure as may be applicable to holding companies, parent and subsidiary relationships, business divisions, business units, business segments, affiliates and information about significant ownership of the reporting entity. Basis of presentation describes the underlying basis used to prepare the financial statements (for example, US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting, IFRS).
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Disclosure - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items]
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in investing activities
Payments on sellers notes
Repayments of Notes Payable
Intercompany financing
Payments For Proceeds From Intercompany Advances From Financing Activities
The net cash outflow (inflow) from intercompany advances from financing activities.
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $8.8, $9.5 and $8.7, respectively
Accounts receivable pledged
Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $586.6, $573.4 and $556.4 respectively
Total assets
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Contingencies (note 11)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common shares and capital in excess of $.01 stated value per share, 62.2, 62.0 and 61.5 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
Common Stocks, Including Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury shares, at cost: 6.0, 6.1 and 6.7 shares, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM [Abstract]
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM [Abstract]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Common share repurchases [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Aggregate Stock Repurchase Program Authorized Repurchase Amount
Aggregate Stock Repurchase Program Authorized Repurchase Amount
Aggregate amount of common shares authorized to be repurchased through authorized repurchase program.
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Disclosure Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Disclosure - Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
U.S. Pension
United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
International Pension
Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
U.S. Medical
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Net amortization
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Curtailment loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
RETIREMENT AND RETIREE MEDICAL PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Results of Discontinued Operations
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Awards Granted
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Total Share-based Compensation
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS [Abstract]
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Disclosure of Dividends Paid
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dividends paid by subsidiary guarantors
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
IMPAIRMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure M A R K E T I N G A G R E E M E N T Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - MARKETING AGREEMENT - Additional Information [Abstract]
Marketing Agreement [Table]
Marketing Agreement [Table]
Marketing Agreement [Table]
Marketing Agreement [Axis]
Marketing Agreement [Axis]
Marketing Agreement [Axis]
Marketing Agreement [Domain]
Marketing Agreement [Domain]
Marketing Agreement [Domain]
Monsanto Marketing Agreement
Monsanto Marketing Agreement [Member]
Monsanto Marketing Agreement
Region Reporting Information, by Region [Axis]
Region Reporting Information By Region [Axis]
Disclosure of profit or loss, total assets for each reportable region, and a description of the types of products and services for each reportable region.
Reporting Region [Domain]
Reporting Region [Domain]
A regional component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements.
NA Consumer [Member]
NA Consumer [Member]
NA Consumer [Member]
European Union
European Union [Member]
Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Axis]
Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Axis]
Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Axis]
Types of Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Types Of Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Domain]
Types of Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Contingency A
Contingency A [Member]
Contingency, A [Member]
Contingency, B
Contingency B [Member]
Contingency, B [Member]
Types of Transactions [Axis]
Types Of Transactions [Axis]
Types of Transactions [Axis]
Types of Transactions [Domain]
Types Of Transactions [Domain]
Types of Transactions [Domain]
Additional Renewal
Additional Renewal [Member]
Additional Renewal [Member]
Marketing Agreement [Line Items]
Marketing Agreement [Line Items]
Marketing Agreement [Line Items]
Annual contribution payment
Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due
Minimum contractual payments as defined in agreement.
Initial consideration for marketing rights
Amount of Deferred Costs Related to Long-term Contracts
Useful life of Marketing Agreement
Deferred Costs Useful Life
The useful life of deferred costs of agreement.
Remaining amortization period of Marketing Agreement
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period
Expiration of current term
Agreement Expiration Date
Agreement Expiration Date
Renewal term
Future Event Period
Future Event Period
Termination fee received except in an event of default by the Company
Gain Contingency On Contract Termination Unrecorded Amount
Minimum amount of gain that could be realized from termination of a contract between the parties.
Termination provision
Contract Termination Provision Term
Termination provisions as defined in contractual agreement.
Termination criteria period
Termination Criteria Period
Termination Criteria Period
Contingency percentage of unit volume sales decline, 2 consecutive years
Percentage Of Net Sales
Percentage of Net Sales
Segment Financial Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document - Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Disclosure I N C O M E T A X E S Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Foreign Country [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
U.S. state and local tax authorities
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Tax Year Under Exam [Axis]
Tax Year Under Exam [Axis]
Tax Year Under Exam [Axis]
Tax Year Under Exam [Domain]
Tax Year Under Exam [Domain]
[Domain] for Tax Year Under Exam [Axis]
Minimum Tax Year [Member]
Minimum Tax Year [Member]
Minimum year under tax examination range
Maximum Tax Year [Member]
Maximum Tax Year [Member] [Member]
Maximum year under tax examination range
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate-continuing operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Tax years under examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Key Employees [Member]
Key Employees [Member]
key Employees
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Axis]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Axis]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Domain]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance Based Units [Member]
Performance Based Units [Member]
Performance Based Units
Deferred Stock Units [Member]
Deferred Stock Units [Member]
Deferred Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Grant Of Share Based Compensation Awards
Grant Of Share Based Compensation Awards
Total Grants of Share-Based Compensation Awards.
Aggregate fair value at grant (in millions)
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset
Other
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability
Total liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Disclosure Segment Financial Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - Segment Financial Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Scotts Lawnservice [Member]
Scotts Lawnservice [Member]
Scotts LawnService [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Intangible Asset Amortization [Member]
Intangible Asset Amortization [Member]
Intangible Asset Amortization [Member]
Impairment Restructuring And Other Costs [Member]
Impairment Restructuring And Other Costs [Member]
Impairment Restructuring And Other Costs [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs [Member]
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs [Member]
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs Member
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Loss (income) from continuing operations before income taxes
Disclosure Effect Of Derivative Instruments On O C I And Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations [Abstract]
Disclosure - Effect of Derivative Instruments on OCI and Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest expenses
Cost of sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain / (Loss) Recognized in AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Gain / (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI Into Earnings
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Gain / (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Disclosure - Notional Amount, Effective Date, Expiration Date and Rate of Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Abstract]
Disclosure - Notional Amount, Effective Date, Expiration Date and Rate of Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Abstract]
Energy [Axis]
Energy [Axis]
Energy [Domain]
Energy [Domain]
Group 1 [Member]
Group 1 [Member]
Group 1
Group 2 [Member]
Group 2 [Member]
Group 2
Group 3 [Member]
Group 3 [Member]
Group 3
Group 4 [Member]
Group 4 [Member]
Group 4
Group 5 [Member]
Group 5 [Member]
Group 5
Group 6 [Member]
Group 6 [Member]
Group 6
Group 7 [Member]
Group 7 [Member]
Group 7
Group 8 [Member]
Group 8 [Member]
Group 8
Group 9 [Member]
Group 9 [Member]
Group 9 [Member]
Group 10 [Member]
Group 10 [Member]
Group 10 [Member]
Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
Derivative, Effective Date
Derivative, Inception Date
Derivative, Expiration Date
Derivative, Maturity Date
Derivative, Fixed Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Disclosure Summary Of Activities Related To Liabilities Associated With Restructuring And Other Charges [Abstract]
Disclosure - Summary of Activities Related to Liabilities Associated with Restructuring and Other Charges [Abstract]
Amounts reserved for restructuring and other charges at September 30, 2013
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring and other charges
Restructuring Reserve Period Expense And Other Related Charges
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations along with other related charges.
Payments and other
Payments For Restructuring And Other
The amount of cash paid during the reporting period for charges associated with restructuring charges and other related expenses.
Amounts reserved for restructuring and other charges at December 28, 2013
MARKETING AGREEMENT
Marketing Agreement [Text Block]
Additional information and disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products.