Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 73,654	$ 55,055
Short-term investments	325,134	290,649
Receivables, net of allowance	582,520	651,404
Inventories	724,636	698,998
Deferred income taxes	25,170	23,449
Other current assets	125,947	134,394
Total current assets	1,857,061	1,853,949
Net property, plant and equipment	862,673	863,573
Investments in and advances to affiliates	417,652	406,900
Notes receivable from affiliates	189,856	180,386
Goodwill	43,218	43,218
Other intangible assets, net	18,872	18,997
Other assets	46,551	51,025
Total assets	3,435,883	3,418,048
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	37,998	67,699
Current maturities of long-term debt	85,500	11,697
Accounts payable	193,658	200,242
Deferred revenue	61,658	46,192
Other current liabilities	262,832	289,497
Total current liabilities	641,646	615,327
Long-term debt, less current maturities	628	80,480
Deferred income taxes	78,893	73,336
Other liabilities and deferred credits	173,473	168,935
Total non-current liabilities	252,994	322,751
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock of $1 par value, Authorized 1,250,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,170,550 and 1,188,955 shares	1,171	1,189
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(209,612)	(181,797)
Retained earnings	2,743,937	2,655,857
Total Seaboard stockholders' equity	2,535,496	2,475,249
Noncontrolling interests	5,747	4,721
Total equity	2,541,243	2,479,970
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 3,435,883	$ 3,418,048