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Amount charged to advertising expense for the period, which are expenses incurred with the objective of increasing revenue for a specified brand, product or product line.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 8,700
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Maximum period in which contracts for the sale of grain to processors or other consumers extend	1 year
Marketing lease agreement term	5 years
Marketing balance payable		$ 200	$ 3,700
Property subject to or available for leases statutory life minimum	40 years
Property subject to or available for leases statutory life maximum	50 years
Accrued compensation liability	$ 6,700	7,500
Decrease in retained earnings	$ (642,687)	(647,517)
Minimum
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible assets estimated useful life	1 year
Maximum
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible assets estimated useful life	10 years
Operating, administrative and general expenses
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Advertising expense	$ 2,500	$ 1,900	$ 2,500
Barges \| Minimum
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset estimated average useful life	30 years
Barges \| Maximum
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset estimated average useful life	40 years
Land Improvements
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset estimated average useful life	16 years
Leasehold Improvements \| Minimum
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset estimated average useful life	3 years
Leasehold Improvements \| Maximum
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset estimated average useful life	20 years
Buildings and Storage Facilities \| Minimum
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset estimated average useful life	10 years
Buildings and Storage Facilities \| Maximum
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset estimated average useful life	40 years
Machinery and Equipment \| Minimum
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset estimated average useful life	3 years
Machinery and Equipment \| Maximum
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Asset estimated average useful life	20 years