Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 43	$ 77
Short-term investments	1,286	1,277
Receivables, net	606	627
Inventories	842	762
Other current assets	109	105
Total current assets	2,886	2,848
Net property, plant and equipment	1,024	1,006
Investments in and advances to affiliates	786	773
Notes receivable from affiliates, net	19	26
Other non-current assets	93	102
Total assets	4,808	4,755
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	142	121
Current maturities of long-term debt	18	17
Accounts payable	163	216
Deferred revenue	150	114
Other current liabilities	281	317
Total current liabilities	754	785
Long-term debt, less current maturities	499	499
Deferred income taxes	89	77
Other liabilities and deferred credits	209	219
Total non-current liabilities	797	795
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock of $1 par value. Authorized 1,250,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,170,550 shares	1	1
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(304)	(304)
Retained earnings	3,548	3,465
Total Seaboard stockholders' equity	3,245	3,162
Noncontrolling interests	12	13
Total equity	3,257	3,175
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 4,808	$ 4,755