Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 73,375	$ 65,084	$ 64,956
Growing crops	77,155	75,412	79,119
Raw materials, supplies and other	58,517	56,811	68,319
Inventory, net	$ 209,047us-gaap_InventoryNet	$ 197,307us-gaap_InventoryNet	$ 212,394us-gaap_InventoryNet

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of agricultural goods that are not yet mature and thus have not yet been harvested.

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Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale.

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Aggregated amount of unprocessed materials to be used in manufacturing or production process and supplies that will be consumed. This amount is net of valuation reserves and adjustments.

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