DISPOSITION (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2010	Oct. 31, 2010
DISPOSITION
Approximate consideration received for sale of John Deere Renewables, LLC	$ 900
Write-down of assets held for sale		$ 35

- Definition

The loss (gain) resulting from the write-down of the carrying value of assets classified as a disposal group, but one which is not further classified as a discontinued operation, to fair value less cost to sell. A (gain) results from a subsequent increase in fair value less cost to sell, but not in excess of the cumulative loss previously recognized. For example, the write-down of a disposal group subject to a plan of sale, which was not sold in the current period, to its held-for-sale value. The loss (gain) is included in income from continuing operations before income taxes in the income statement.

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