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Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
Subsequent Event	Sep. 30, 2011
17.SUBSEQUENT EVENT [Abstract]
Schedule of Subsequent Events [Text Block]	SUBSEQUENT EVENT On September 30, 2011, the Company agreed to acquire GSI Holdings Corp. (“GSI”) for approximately $940.0 million. GSI, headquartered in Assumption, Illinois, is a manufacturer of grain storage and protein production systems and sells its products globally through independent dealers. The acquisition of GSI will enable the Company to provide its customers with a wider range of agricultural products and services. In 2010, GSI had net sales of approximately $713.1 million. The Company plans to fund the purchase price through borrowings from a newly committed bank credit facility and available cash on hand. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2011, subject to regulatory approval.