11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Rent expense	$ 1,454	$ 2,252
Corn contract
Sales commitments	959
Syrup contracts
Sales commitments	105
Ethanol contracts
Purchase commitments	$ 18,736

Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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