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Net cash provided by (used in) 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 increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of year Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Defined Benefit Pension Plans Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block] Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Information Schedule Of Allocation Of Plan Assets And Expected Future Benefit Payments [TableTextBlock] Schedule Of Allocation Of Plan Assets And Expected Future Benefit Payments Fair Value of The Company's Pension Plan Asset Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] 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 Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table] Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer Concentration Risk Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Net Sales Sales Revenue, Net [Member] Net Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable [Member] Customer [Axis] Customer [Axis] Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] 3 Largest Customers 3 Largest Customers [Member] 3 Largest Customers [Member] Home Depot Largest Customer [Member] Largest Customer Lowe’s Second Largest Customer [Domain] Second Largest Customer Walmart Third Largest Customer [Member] Third Largest Customer Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] Number of customers Concentration Risk, Number of Customers Concentration Risk, Number of Customers Concentration percentage Concentration Risk, Percentage Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2017 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months 2018 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years 2019 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years 2020 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years 2021 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years Thereafter Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due after Five Years Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Derivative Instrument Risk Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Urea Urea [Member] Urea [Member] Diesel Diesel Fuel [Member] Diesel Fuel [Member] Heating Oil Heating Oil [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Outstanding commodity contracts Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Senior Notes Senior Notes [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Senior Notes – 6.000% Senior Notes 6.00 Percent Due 2023 [Member] Senior Notes 6.00 Percent Due 2023 [Member] Senior Notes – 6.625% Senior Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2020 [Member] Senior notes 6.625 percent due 2020 [Member] Senior Notes - 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Aggregate face amount of letters of credit outstanding Long-term Line of Credit Interest coverage ratio Interest Coverage Ratio Ratio used to assess the company's ability to pay interest on outstanding debt. Interest coverage ratio is calculated using the trailing twelve month period Restricted payment limitation Restricted payment limitation Limitation under credit facility covenants on restricted payments Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount Maximum amount allowable under MARP agreement Aggregate Accounts Receivable, Maximum Amount Allowable Under MARP Agreement Aggregate Accounts Receivable, Maximum Amount Allowable Under MARP Agreement Amount available under MARP Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement, remaining borrowing capacity Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement, remaining borrowing capacity Fair value of debt Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Loans payable, noncurrent Loans Payable, Noncurrent Long-term debt Long-term Debt Accounts receivable pledged Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value Senior secured credit facilities, available borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Debt instrument stated interest rate (percent) Debt redemption price Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization Call premium Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium Unamortized debt issuance costs Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Proceed from issuance of unsecured debt Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt Debt, weighted average interest rate Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Notional amount Derivative, Notional Amount Derivative fixed rate Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Income attributable to controlling interest from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to controlling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Weighted-average Common Shares outstanding during the period Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Income from continuing operations (USD per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income (loss) from discontinued operations (USD per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic net income per common share (USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted-average Common Shares outstanding during the period Dilutive potential Common Shares Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted-average number of Common Shares outstanding and dilutive potential Common Shares Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Income from continuing operations (USD per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Income (loss) from discontinued operations (USD per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted net income per common share (USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Assets held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Investment in unconsolidated affiliates Equity Method Investments 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 Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Intercompany assets Intercompany Assets Carrying amounts of assets as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions. Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current portion of debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Liabilities held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, 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 Total equity—controlling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Accounting Policies [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Land improvements Land Improvements [Member] Buildings Building [Member] Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment [Member] Furniture and fixtures Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Software Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Estimated useful economic lives Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Business Combinations [Abstract] ACQUISITIONS AND INVESTMENTS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] DETAIL OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENT ACCOUNTS Detail Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] The detailed breakdown of certain financial statement accounts at the consolidated level. 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Summary of Fair Values of the Company's Derivative Instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of the Effect of Derivative Instruments on AOCI and Operations Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Postretirement Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Benefits [Abstract] ASSOCIATE MEDICAL BENEFITS Associate Medical Benefits Entire disclosure for postretirement medical plans that contain prescription drug coverage. 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Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). Restructuring costs related to acceleration of equity compensation expense Restructuring and Related Cost, Accelerated Equity Compensation Amount of accelerated equity compensation charged against earnings associated with a restructuring plan. 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Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 1 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 1 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 1 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 2 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 2 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 2 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 3 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 3 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 3 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 4 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 4 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 4 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 5 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 5 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 5 [Member] Notional Amount Fixed Rate INVENTORIES: Inventory, Net [Abstract] Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Work-in-progress Inventory, Work in Process, Gross Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross Inventories PREPAID AND OTHER ASSETS: Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract] Deferred tax asset Accounts receivable, non-trade Other Receivables, Net, Current Other Other Assets, Current Prepaid and other current assets Land and improvements Land and Land Improvements [Member] Software Software and Software Development Costs [Member] Aircraft Air Transportation Equipment [Member] Construction in progress Construction in Progress [Member] PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET: Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less: accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net OTHER ASSETS: Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract] Loans receivable Loans Receivable, Net Other Other Assets, Miscellaneous Other assets OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES: Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Payroll and other compensation accruals Employee-related Liabilities, Current Advertising and promotional accruals Advertising And Promotional Accruals Accruals related to advertising and promotional activities. Other Other Current Liabilities Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of other miscellaneous obligations incurred and payable not separately disclosed. Other current liabilities OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Accrued pension and postretirement liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred tax liabilities Other Other Liabilities, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of other noncurrent miscellaneous obligations incurred and payable not separately disclosed. 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Adjustment to reflect inventories at net realizable values Inventory Valuation Reserves Interest on loans receivable Interest Income, Operating Interest capitalized on capital projects Interest Costs Capitalized Intangible assets amortization period Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Noncash investing activities for unpaid liabilities incurred Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Capitalized Computer Software, Net Capitalized Computer Software, Net Amortization of capitalized internal use computer software Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization Unamortized debt issuance cost Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table] Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table] Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items] Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items] Minority equity interest (as a percent) Estimated fair value on transaction date Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 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Grant Date Fair Value per Unit Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Beginning Balance (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Ending Balance (USD per share) GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Dividends declared (USD per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Bonnie Plants, Inc. 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Term of stock option of grants Expected Term, Fair Value Of Grant Share based compensation award, option, contractual term at grant. Common share available for issue under share-based plan (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Common shares were available to underlie the grant of new share-based award (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based awards Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Expected weighted average period for unrecognized compensation cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Tax benefit realized from tax deduction associated with exercise of stock option Employee Service Share Based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized From Exercise Of Share Based Awards And Vesting Of Restricted Stock Employee Service Share Based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized From Exercise of Share Based Awards and Vesting of Restricted Stock Value of treasury shares for payment Remaining unexercisable stock options expected to vest (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Expected To Vest, Net Of Forfeitures The number of non-vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date that are expected to vest, net of expected forfeitures. Weighted average exercise price of remaining unexercisable stock options expected to vest (USD per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Expected To Vest, Net Of Forfeitures, Weighted Average Exercise Price The weighted average price at which option holders may acquire shares when converting their stock options into shares for options expected to vest in future periods. Intrinsic value of remaining unexercisable stock options expected to vest Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Expected To Vest, Net Of Forfeitures, Aggregate Intrinsic Value The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices pertaining to non-vested options outstanding, net or forfeitures, that are expected to vest under the plan as of the balance sheet date. Average remaining term of remaining unexercisable stock options expected to vest in the future Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Expected To Vest, Net Of Forfeitures, Average Remaining Contractual Term The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for non-vested awards outstanding under the plan that are expected to vest in the future, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. 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Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gains or losses. Pension and other postretirement liabilities, tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Tax The tax effect from the total of net (gain) loss, prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. 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Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Table] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Table] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Table] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Line Items] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Line Items] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Line Items] No. of Options/SARs Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Beginning balance (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Exercised (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Ending balance (shares) Exercisable (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number WTD. Avg. Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Beginning balance (US$ per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted (US$ per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (US$ per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited (US$ per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Ending balance (US$ per share) Exercisable (US$ per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block] Gross commission Fees and Commissions, Other Contribution expenses Contract Revenue Cost Amortization of marketing fee Amortization of Other Deferred Charges Net commission income Reimbursements associated with Marketing Agreement Total net sales associated with Marketing Agreement Net Sales With Agency Agreement Net sales associated with Agency Agreement. Interest paid Interest Paid, Net Call premium on senior notes Bond Premium Paid The cash outflow from a payment bond premium related to the repayment of senior debt. 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Aggregate fair value at grant dates (in millions) Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] United States UNITED STATES Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Long-lived assets Long-Lived Assets Accounts receivable, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net Inventories Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory, Current Prepaid and other assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Prepaid and Other Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent Goodwill and intangible assets, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Assets held for sale Current portion of debt Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Debt, Current Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Debt, Current Accounts payable Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable, Current Other current liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Debt, Noncurrent Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Debt, Noncurrent Other liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Liabilities held for sale COMMITMENTS Commitments Disclosure [Text Block] CONTINGENCIES Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Table] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Currency forward contracts Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Commodity hedging instruments Commodity Contract [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 Long-term debt Total Liabilities Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plan, By Plan Assets, Secondary Categories [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, By Plan Assets, Secondary Categories [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, By Plan Assets, Secondary Categories Defined Benefit Plan, By Plan Assets, Secondary Categories [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan, By Plan Assets, Secondary Categories [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan, By Plan Assets, Secondary Categories [Domain] Postretirement Medical Benefits Postretirement Medical Benefits [Member] Postretirement Medical Benefits United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes Minimum Retirement Age To Eligible Minimum Retirement Age To Eligible Employees retirement age to be eligible to receive benefits. 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Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Concentrations of Accounts Receivable Credit Risk Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block] Percentages of Three Largest Customers Consolidated Net Sales Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Impairment, Restructuring, and Other Charges Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Reserve Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Number of common shares covered by out-of-the-money stock options Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount RETIREMENT PLANS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Net sales Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Operating costs Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss) Impairment, restructuring and other Other income, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Income Gain on sale of wild bird food assets Income (loss) 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 (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax OPERATING LEASES Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Preferred shares, no par value: Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Authorized (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Issued (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Common shares, no par value, $.01 stated value per share: Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Common shares, stated value per share (USD per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Summary of the Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Geographic Concentration Risk Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Other debt Less current portions Long term debt, non current Current: Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Total Current Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred: Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total Deferred Provision For Deferred Income tax Expense (Benefit) The component of total income tax expense representing the non-current liability for the estimated amount of income tax expected to be assessed in the future as a result of the reversal of timing differences. Provision for income taxes Schedule of Other Income, Net Schedule of Other Operating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Operating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Derivatives not designated as Hedging Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Foreign currency swap contracts Currency Swap [Member] Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other current liabilities Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other liabilities Other Liabilities [Member] Prepaid and other assets Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [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 SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items] Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items] Fair value of foreign currency contracts Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net Interest rate 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 Commodity 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 Fair Value Measurements, Recurring Basis Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block] U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan Assets International Defined Benefit Pension Plan Assets Mutual funds Mutual Funds [Member] Mutual Funds Mutual funds—real estate Mutual funds—equities Equity Funds [Member] Mutual funds—fixed income Fixed Income Funds [Member] Fair value of plan assets Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes Allocated to Continuing Operations Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] The Domestic and Foreign Components of Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of the Federal Corporate Income Tax Rate and the Effective Tax Rate Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Net Current and Non-Current Components of Deferred Income Taxes Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Current And Non-Current Components Of Deferred Income Taxes Recognized In The Consolidated Balance Sheets [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the net current and non-current deferred income tax asset and liability components recognized in an entity's statement of financial position. Reconciliation of the Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reconciliation Of The Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Table Text Block] Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reconciliation, Table Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Amortization of prior service credit Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Discount rate used in development of net periodic benefit cost Project Focus Project Focus [Member] Project Focus Restructuring transaction related charges Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost Total reimbursement payments Total Insurance Reimbursements Represents both the unearned and earned insurance reimbursement payments received Reimbursement payments received this year Unearned Insurance Reimbursements Insurance reimbursement payments received but not yet earned. Insurance reimbursement recoveries Insurance Recoveries Unconditional Purchase Obligations That Have Not Been Recognized Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Disclosure [Table Text Block] INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Text Block] Fair value of intangible assets Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure Amortization expense IMPAIRMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash Flow Hedging Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Currency forward contracts Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain] Interest expense Interest Expense [Member] Other income, net Other income (expense), net [Member] Other income (expense), net [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 Statement of Operations Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Statement of Operations Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Information to Calculate Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Accrued liabilities related to other regulatory matters which are accounted for in the Other liabilities Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range Exercise Price Range [Axis] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] $20.59 - $20.59 Range 1 [Member] Range 1 $30.07 - $36.86 Range 2 [Member] Range 2 $38.81 - $49.19 Range 3 [Member] Range 3 $63.43 - $68.68 Range 4 [Member] Range 4 Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Range of Exercise Price Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract] Exercise Price, minimum Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit Exercise Price, maximum Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit Awards Outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract] No. of Options/ SARs (in shares) WTD. Avg. Remaining Life Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term WTD. Avg. Exercise Price (US$ per share) Awards Exercisable No. of Options/ SARS (in shares) WTD. Avg. Remaining Life Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term WTD. Avg. Exercise Price (US$ per share) DEFERRED TAX ASSETS Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract] Inventories Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory Accrued liabilities Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities Postretirement benefits Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits Accounts receivable Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Accounts Receivable The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of estimated future tax deductions arising from accounts receivable and uncollectible accounts, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. State NOL carryovers Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local Foreign NOL carryovers Interest rate swaps Deferred Tax Assets, Derivative Instruments Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Gross deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Valuation allowance Total deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract] Property, plant and equipment Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Intangible assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Outside basis difference in equity investments Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Total deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Net deferred tax liability Royalty income, net Royalty Income, Net Ancillary revenue earned, net of expenses incurred during the period from the consideration paid to the entity for the use of its rights and property by another party. Interest on loans receivable Interest Income, Other Foreign currency losses Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates Gain Loss On Investment Of Unconsolidated Affiliate (Gain) Loss On Investment Of Unconsolidated Affiliate Other Other, Net The net amount of other miscellaneous operating income and expenses, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operations. No one item being material for disclosure. Total Marketing Agreement Table Marketing Agreement [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products. Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures Schedule of Net Benefit Costs Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments 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] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Promotional Allowances Revenue Recognition, Allowances [Policy Text Block] Advertising Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Research and Development Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] Environmental Costs Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Awards Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings per Common Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounts Receivable and Allowances Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Long-lived Assets Long-lived Assets [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets which may include the basis of such assets, depreciation or amortization methods used and estimated useful lives, the entity's capitalization policy, including its accounting treatment for costs incurred for repairs and maintenance activities, whether such asset balances include capitalized interest and the method by which such is calculated, how disposals of such assets are accounted for and how impairment of such assets is assessed and recognized. Internal Use Software Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Insurance and Self-Insurance Self Insurance Reserve [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Translation of Foreign Currencies Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Instruments Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Defined Contribution Plan Type [Axis] Defined Contribution Plan Type [Axis] Defined Contribution Plan Type [Domain] Defined Contribution Plan Type [Domain] 401(K) Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member] Defined Contribution Plan Tranches [Axis] Defined Contribution Plan Tranches [Axis] Defined Contribution Plan Tranches [Axis] Defined Contribution Plan Tranches [Domain] Defined Contribution Plan Tranches [Domain] [Domain] for Defined Contribution Plan Tranches [Axis] Company matches 150% of associates’ initial 4% contribution Defined Contribution Plan, Tranche 1 [Member] Defined Contribution Plan, Tranche 1 [Member] Company matches 50% of associates' contribution up to 6% Defined Contribution Plan, Tranche 2 [Member] Defined Contribution Plan, Tranche 2 [Member] Employer match of employee contribution Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match Employee contribution of gross pay Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay Discretionary profit sharing matching contributions Defined Contribution Plan, Discretionary Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay Defined Contribution Plan, Discretionary Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay Compensation charges Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized Number of defined benefit plans for certain U.S. associates Number Of Defined Benefit Plans For Certain U.S. Associates Number of Defined Benefit Pension Plans Number of defined benefit plans frozen in the UK Number Of Defined Benefit Pension Plans That Were Frozen In The U.K. Number of Defined Benefit Pension Plans, that were Frozen in the UK Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table] Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table] Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items] Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items] 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 Comprehensive income (loss) Expected market price volatility (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Risk-free interest rates (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected dividend yield (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected life of stock options in years Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Estimated weighted-average fair value per stock option (US$ per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Table] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Table] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Table] Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units [Member] Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Line Items] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Line Items] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Line Items] No. of Shares WTD. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value per Share Accounts receivable, allowances Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Common shares outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury shares, at cost (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares Schedule of Components of Long-Term Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Company's Debt Maturities Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Derivative Instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Estimated Fair Values of the Company's Debt Instruments Estimated Fair Values The Company's Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Carrying Value And Fair Value Of Long Term Debt, Disclosure Change in projected benefit obligation: Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Benefit obligation at beginning of year Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Impact On Benefit Obligation The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time included in the rollforward of benefit obligation. Actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Benefits paid Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Other Foreign currency translation Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss) Projected benefit obligation at end of year Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation Actual return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Employer contribution Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Foreign currency translation Other Defined Benefit Plan, Other Fair Value of Plan Assets Other change in the fair value of the plan assets not specifically identified in the taxonomy. Underfunded status at end of year Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets: Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract] Projected benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation Accumulated benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation Fair value of plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract] Noncurrent assets Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent Current liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities Noncurrent liabilities Total amount accrued Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract] Actuarial loss Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax Prior service cost Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Total amount recognized Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Total change in other comprehensive loss attributable to: Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, [Abstract] Pension benefit (loss) gain during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax Reclassification of pension benefit losses to net income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Foreign currency translation Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Currency Translation Before Tax The net amount recognized in other comprehensive income attributed to foreign currency changes. Total change in other comprehensive loss Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost in fiscal 2017 are as follows: Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year [Abstract] Actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Other Comprehensive Income, Amortization of Actuarial Gain Loss During Period, before Tax The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income related to actuarial gains or losses expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented. Prior service cost Amount to be amortized into net periodic benefit cost Weighted average assumptions used in development of projected benefit obligation: Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract] Discount rate Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Rate of compensation increase Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase Rollforward of Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reportable Segment Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-lived Intangible Assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Future Estimates of Amortization Expense Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Segment Financial Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Net sales by product category Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block] Net Sales and Long-lived Assets by Geographic Area Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Table] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Table] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Table] Marketing Agreement 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 Agency Agreement Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Line Items] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Line Items] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [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 consideration for marketing rights Deferred Costs Useful Life The useful life of deferred costs of agreement. Unamortized amount of deferred costs related to Long-term contracts Unamortized Amount of Deferred Costs Related to Long-term Contracts The remaining unamortized portion of deferred costs related to long-term contracts Finite-lived intangible assets, remaining amortization period Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period Total consideration transferred Minimum termination fee payable Minimum Termination Fee Payable Minimum Termination Fee Payable Minimum termination fee payable, multiple of average program earnings, prior 3 years Minimum Termination Fee Payable, Multiple of Average Program Earnings, Prior 3 Years Minimum Termination Fee Payable, Multiple of Average Program Earnings, Prior 3 Years Commission threshold Commission Threshold Commission Threshold Commission threshold, percentage of program earnings Commission Payable, Percentage of Program Earnings Commission Payable, Percentage of Program Earnings Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Impact On Benefit Obligation The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period included in the rollforward of benefit obligation. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan. Interest cost Plan participants’ contributions Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants Actuarial loss Benefits paid (net of federal subsidy of $0.0 and $0.3) Benefits paid, federal subsidy Prescription Drug Benefit, Reduction in Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation for Subsidy Plan changes Plan participants’ contributions Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Contributions by Plan Participants The amount of contributions made by plan participants. This item represents a periodic increase to the plan obligation and an increase to plan assets included in the rollforward of benefit obligation. Gross benefits paid Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value Of Benefits Paid The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations and a decrease to plan assets included in the rollforward of benefit obligation. Unfunded status at end of year Current liabilities Total amount accrued Unamortized prior service credit Total change in other comprehensive loss attributable to: Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] Benefit loss during the period Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Actuarial Gain (Loss), before Tax Net prior service credit Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Net amortization of prior service credit and actuarial loss during the year Discount rate used in development of APBO Income (loss) attributable to controlling interest Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations (USD per share) Common shares used in basic EPS calculation Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations (USD per share) Common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS calculation