INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2013	Apr. 28, 2013
Inventory [Line Items]
Livestock	$ 1,142.0	$ 1,113.5
Fresh and packaged meats	962.5	960.8
Grains	133.1	162.0
Manufacturing supplies	64.3	57.7
Other	51.3	54.3
Total inventories	$ 2,353.2	$ 2,348.3