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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principle of consolidation
 
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Green New Jersey, Jinong, Gufeng, Tianjuyuan and VIE Yuxing. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
Effective June 16, 2013, Yuxing was converted from being a wholly-owned foreign enterprise 100% owned by Jinong to a domestic enterprise 100% owned by one natural person, who is not affiliated to the Company (“Yuxing’s Owner”). Effective the same day, Yuxing’s Owner entered into a series of contractual agreements with Jinong pursuant to which Yuxing became the VIE of Jinong.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of estimates
 
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Management makes these estimates using the best information available at the time the estimates are made. However, actual results could differ materially from those results.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents and concentration of cash
 
For statement of cash flows purposes, the Company considers all cash on hand and in banks, certificates of deposit with state owned banks in the Peoples Republic of China (“PRC”) and banks in the United States, and other highly-liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, when purchased, to be cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains large sums of cash in three major banks in China. The aggregate cash in such accounts and on hand as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $26,772,382 and $74,969,190, respectively. There is no insurance securing these deposits in China. In addition, the Company also had $117,939 and $65,299 in cash in two banks in the United States as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, with $500,000 secured by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Cash overdraft as of balance sheet date will be reflected as liabilities in the balance sheet. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risks on its cash in bank accounts.
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts receivable
 
The Company's policy is to maintain reserves for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. Management regularly reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of these reserves at each year-end. Accounts considered uncollectible are written off through a charge to the valuation allowance. As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company had accounts receivable of $88,781,608 and $85,323,442, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $237,594 and $122,275, respectively. The Company adopts no policy to accept product returns post to the sales delivery.
Other Receivables [Policy Text Block]
Other receivable
 
Other receivable relates to the amount due from the sale of certain equipment from the Company’s Jintai facility that was classified as assets held for sale as of June 30, 2014 to an independent third party. The receivable balance is secured by the equipment that was sold and is non-interest bearing. Payments will be made at various dates through March 31, 2016. The current and long-term portions of this other receivable are $3,942,542 and $2,628,361, respectively, at June 30, 2014.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
 
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost (determined on a weighted average basis) or market price. Inventories consist of raw materials, work in process, finished goods and packaging materials. The Company reviews its inventories regularly for possible obsolete goods and establishes reserves when determined necessary. At June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company had no reserve for obsolete goods.
Assets held for sale [Policy Text Block]
Assets held for sale
 
Assets held for sale represent certain equipment from the Company’s Jintai facility that has been relocated. The carrying value of the assets held for sale at June 30, 2013 was $11,676,736. During the year ended June 30, 2014, the Company determined that the fair value of the assets less disposal costs was less than the carrying amounts and took an impairment charge of $5,161,815. The Company sold the assets during the fourth quarter of 2014. Such an impairment was due to the facts that: 1) Most of Jintai’s greenhouse facilities could not be used during the migration process; 2) most piping systems could not be reused in the future; 3) the pavement and lawn property which were sold in the asset purchase contract could not be used again.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Gains or losses on disposals are reflected as gain or loss in the year of disposal. The cost of improvements that extend the life of plant, property, and equipment are capitalized. These capitalized costs may include structural improvements, equipment, and fixtures. All ordinary repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
 
Depreciation for financial reporting purposes is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets:
 
 
 
Estimated Useful Life
Building
 
10-25 years
Agricultural assets
 
8 years
Machinery and equipment
 
5-15 years
Vehicles
 
3-5 years
Construction Contractors, Operating Cycle, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Construction in Progress
 
Construction in progress represents the costs incurred in connection with the construction of buildings or new additions to the Company’s plant facilities. Costs classified to construction in progress include all costs of obtaining the asset and bringing it to the location and condition necessary for its intended use. No depreciation is provided for construction in progress until such time as the assets are completed and are placed into service. Interest incurred during construction is capitalized into construction in progress.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-Lived Assets
 
The Company tests long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable through the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets. Whenever any such impairment exists, an impairment loss will be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value. At June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company determined that there were no impairments of its long-lived assets.
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred assets
 
Deferred assets represent amounts that the distributors owed to the Company in their marketing efforts and developing standard stores to expand the Company’s products’ competitiveness and market shares. The amount owed to the Company to assist its distributors will be expensed over three years which is the term as stated in the cooperation agreement, as long as the distributors are actively selling the Company’s products. For the year ended June 30, 2014, the Company amortized $27,390,957 of the deferred assets, as compared to $9,970,715 and 1,164,349 for the years ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. If a distributor breaches, defaults, or terminates the agreement with the Company within the three-year period, the outstanding unamortized portion of the amount owed will become payable to the Company immediately. The Company’s Chairman, Mr. Li, guaranteed to the Company of amounts remaining unpaid due from distributors. These deferred assets are subject to annual impairment testing. The estimated amortization expense of the deferred assets for the twelve months ending June 30, 2015, 2016, and 2017 is $41,807,390, $31,383,751 and $10,489,284, respectively.
 
The deferred assets consist of items inside the distributors’ stores such as furniture, racks, cabinets, and display units, and items outside or attached to the distributors’ stores such as signage and billboards. These types of assets would be capitalized as fixed assets if the Company actually owned the stores or utilized the assets for its own operations. These assets would also be capitalized as leasehold improvements if the Company leased these stores from the distributors. Therefore, the Company believes that under the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, these types of assets purchases are properly capitalized. In addition, the Company believes that these assets are properly classified as deferred assets because if a distributor breaches, defaults, or terminates the agreement with the Company within a three-year period, a proportionate amount expended by the Company is to be repaid by the distributor. The Chairman of the Board of directors of the Company guaranteed to the Company of amounts remaining unpaid due from distributors.
 
The assets inside the distributors’ stores are custom made to fit the layout of each individual store and the signage and billboards are also custom designed to fit the specific location. The assets were purchased by the Company directly from the manufacturers and installed in the distributors’ stores. The Company wants to maintain control over the quality of the items being purchased as well as making them uniform among all the distributor locations.
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets
 
The Company records intangible assets acquired individually or as part of a group at fair value. Intangible assets with definitive lives are amortized over the useful life of the intangible asset, which is the period over which the asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the entity’s future cash flows. The Company evaluates intangible assets for impairment at least annually and more often whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Whenever any such impairment exists, an impairment loss will be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value. The Company has not recorded impairment of intangible assets as of June 30, 2014, and 2013.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
  Goodwill
 
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the underlying net assets of businesses acquired. Under accounting requirements, goodwill is not amortized but is subject to annual impairment tests. As of June 30, 2014, the Company performed the required impairment review which resulted in no impairment adjustment.
 
Summary of changes in goodwill by reporting segments is as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
 
Currency
 
Balance at
 
Entity
 
June 30, 2013
 
Adjustment
 
June 30, 2014
 
Gufeng
 
$
5,184,759
 
$
19,227
 
$
5,203,986
 
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures
 
Our accounting for Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This topic also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires classification based on observable and unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:
 
Level one — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
 
Level two — Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
 
Level three — Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.
 
Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter. The Company had no assets and liabilities measured at fair value at June 30, 2014 and 2013.
 
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables approximate their fair values due to the short maturities of these instruments.
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Revenue recognition
 
Sales revenue is recognized on the date of shipment to customers when a formal arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, the delivery is completed, no other significant obligations of the Company exist and collectability is reasonably assured. 
 
The Company's revenue consists of invoiced value of goods, net of a value-added tax (VAT). No product return or sales discount allowance are made as products delivered and accepted by customers are not returnable and sales discounts are not granted after products are delivered.
Customer Deposits [Policy Text Block]
Customer deposits
 
Payments received before all of the relevant criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied are recorded as customer deposits. When all revenue recognition criteria are met, the customer deposits are recognized as revenue. As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company had customer deposits of $25,700,586 and $1,433,661, respectively.
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
 
The costs of all employee stock options, as well as other equity-based compensation arrangements, are reflected in the consolidated financial statements based on the estimated fair value of the awards on the grant date. That cost is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award—the requisite service period (usually the vesting period). Stock compensation for stock granted to non-employees is determined as the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measured.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income taxes
 
The Company accounts for income taxes using an asset and liability approach which allows for the recognition and measurement of deferred tax assets based upon the likelihood of realization of tax benefits in future years. Under the asset and liability approach, deferred taxes are provided for the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not these items will either expire before the Company is able to realize their benefits, or that future deductibility is uncertain.
  
Under ASC 740, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The evaluation of a tax position is a two-step process. The first step is to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigations based on the technical merits of that position. The second step is to measure a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not threshold to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in the financial statements. A tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be recognized in the first subsequent period in which the threshold is met. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not criteria should be de-recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which the threshold is no longer met. Penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expense in the year incurred. No significant penalties or interest relating to income taxes have been incurred during the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012. GAAP also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign currency translation
 
The reporting currency of the Company is the US dollar. The functional currency of the Company and Green New Jersey is the US dollar. The functional currency of the Chinese subsidiaries is the Chinese Yuan or Renminbi (“RMB”). For the subsidiaries whose functional currencies are other than the US dollar, all asset and liability accounts were translated at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date; stockholders’ equity is translated at the historical rates and items in the income statement and cash flow statements are translated at the average rate in each applicable period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the statement of shareholders’ equity. The resulting translation gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment reporting
 
The Company utilizes the "management approach" model for segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a company's management organizes segments within the company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. Reportable segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure, management structure, or any other manner in which management disaggregates a company.
 
As of June 30, 2014, the Company, through its subsidiaries is engaged into three main business segments based on location and product: Jinong (fertilizer production), Gufeng (fertilizer production) and Yuxing (agricultural products production).
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair values of financial instruments
 
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are categorized based on whether or not the inputs are observable in the market and the degree that the inputs are observable. The categorization of financial assets and liabilities within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
The Company's financial instruments primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other receivables, advances to suppliers, accounts payable, other payables, tax payable, and related party advances and borrowings.
 
As of the balance sheet dates, the estimated fair values of the financial instruments were not materially different from their carrying values as presented on the balance sheets. This is attributed to the short maturities of the instruments and that interest rates on the borrowings approximate those that would have been available for loans of similar remaining maturity and risk profile at respective balance sheet dates.
Statement of Cash Flows [Policy Text Block]
Statement of cash flows
 
The Company's cash flows from operations are calculated based on the local currencies. As a result, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported on the statement of cash flows may not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheets.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings per share
 
Basic earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options and stock awards.
 
The components of basic and diluted earnings per share consist of the following:
 
 
 
For the Years Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net Income for Basic Earnings Per Share
 
$
25,514,695
 
$
44,774,048
 
 
41,957,825
 
Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares
 
 
31,403,001
 
 
27,775,964
 
 
26,943,530
 
Net Income per Share – Basic
 
$
0.81
 
$
1.61
 
 
1.56
 
Net Income for Diluted Earnings Per Share
 
 
25,514,695
 
 
44,774,048
 
 
41,957,825
 
Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares
 
 
31,403,001
 
 
27,775,964
 
 
26,943,530
 
Net Income per Share – Diluted
 
$
0.81
 
$
1.61
 
 
1.56
 
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassification
 
Certain amounts in the prior years financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net income or stockholders’ equity. The primary amounts reclassified were certain marketing related assets that were previously included in property, plant and equipment at June 30, 2013 that were reclassified to deferred assets. 
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent accounting pronouncements
 
FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08
 
In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, "Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and (Topic 360)." ASU 2014-08 amends the requirements for reporting discontinued operations and requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations. Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations or that have a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results should be presented as discontinued operations. This new accounting guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-08 on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.
 
FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09
 
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”(ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements and has not yet determined the method by which it will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2017.
 
Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Securities and Exchange Commission did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company's present or future financial statements.