Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) 10-Q 4 Aug 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO
Entity Central Index Key	7,084
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		608,939,506

Consolidated Statements Of Earn

Consolidated Statements Of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 17,186	$ 21,494	$ 34,692	$ 42,190
Cost of Revenue	16,222	20,322	32,626	40,343
Gross Profit	964	1,172	2,066	1,847
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	519	426	1,017	819
Asset impairment, exit, and restructuring costs	31	31	31	31
Interest expense	85	79	166	172
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	(87)	(78)	(226)	(210)
Interest income	(21)	(24)	(39)	(46)
Other (income) expense - net	(89)	3	(99)	(20)
Earnings Before Income Taxes	526	735	1,216	1,101
Income taxes	143	203	340	301
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	383	532	876	800
Less: Net earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3)	(1)	(3)	0
Net Earnings Attributable to Controlling Interests	$ 386	$ 533	$ 879	$ 800
Average number of shares outstanding - basic	624	656	630	658
Average number of shares outstanding - diluted	627	659	633	661
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ 0.62	$ 0.81	$ 1.40	$ 1.22
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	0.62	0.81	1.39	1.21
Dividends per common share	$ 0.28	$ 0.24	$ 0.56	$ 0.48

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 383	$ 532	$ 876	$ 800
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment, before tax	177	35	(525)	0
Pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities adjustment, before tax	(4)	4	38	10
Deferred gain (loss) on hedging activities, before tax	38	70	(18)	(27)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, before tax	(20)	3	23	(7)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax effect	(6)	0	26	1
Pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities adjustment, tax effect	0	(1)	(19)	(3)
Deferred gain (loss) on hedging activities, tax effect	(9)	(23)	12	10
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	(2)	0	(2)	3
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	171	35	(499)	1
Pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities adjustment, net of tax	(4)	3	19	7
Deferred gain (loss) on hedging activities, net of tax	29	47	(6)	(17)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	(22)	3	21	(4)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	174	88	(465)	(13)
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interests	557	620	411	787
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3)	(1)	(4)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interests	$ 560	$ 621	$ 415	$ 787

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 867	$ 1,099
Short-term marketable securities	309	515
Segregated cash and investments	4,732	4,877
Trade receivables	2,224	2,704
Inventories	7,845	9,374
Current assets held for sale	1,444	1,403
Other current assets	5,167	6,056
Total Current Assets	22,588	26,028
Investments and Other Assets
Investments in and advances to affiliates	3,930	3,892
Long-term marketable securities	492	485
Goodwill and other intangible assets	3,256	3,283
Other assets	405	349
Total Investments and Other Assets	8,083	8,009
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Land	437	441
Buildings	4,664	4,668
Machinery and equipment	17,035	17,044
Construction in progress	908	819
Gross Property, Plant, and Equipment	23,044	22,972
Accumulated depreciation	(13,147)	(13,012)
Net Property, Plant, and Equipment	9,897	9,960
Total Assets	40,568	43,997
Current Liabilities
Short-term debt	157	108
Trade payables	3,017	4,326
Payables to Brokerage Customers	5,363	5,874
Accrued expenses and other payables	3,306	5,040
Current maturities of long-term debt	801	24
Current liabilities held for sale	215	230
Total Current Liabilities	12,859	15,602
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt	5,965	5,528
Deferred income taxes	1,618	1,662
Other	1,568	1,575
Total Long-Term Liabilities	9,151	8,765
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock	4,017	5,115
Reinvested earnings	16,232	15,701
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,705)	(1,241)
Noncontrolling interests	14	55
Total Shareholders' Equity	18,558	19,630
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 40,568	$ 43,997

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Operating Activities
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 876	$ 800
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	441	432
Asset impairment charges	31	0
Deferred income taxes	29	(32)
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of dividends	(69)	(127)
Stock compensation expense	42	33
Pension and postretirement accruals (contributions), net	16	3
Deferred cash flow hedges	(18)	(27)
Gain on sale of assets and revaluation	(104)	(34)
Other - net	(50)	4
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired
Segregated cash and investments	146	(389)
Trade receivables	423	(896)
Inventories	1,334	2,401
Other current assets	735	1,356
Trade payables	(1,226)	(1,602)
Increase (Decrease) in Payables to Brokerage Customers	(534)	476
Accrued expenses and other payables	(1,665)	(1,415)
Total Operating Activities	407	983
Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(540)	(398)
Proceeds from the sale of assets and business	135	19
Net assets of businesses acquired	(69)	0
Purchases of marketable securities	(545)	(641)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities	735	691
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates	(125)	(31)
Distributions from affiliates	1	81
Other - net	1	22
Total Investing Activities	(407)	(257)
Financing Activities
Long-term debt borrowings	1,244	1
Long-term debt payments	(28)	(1,162)
Net borrowings (payments) under lines of credit agreements	50	(129)
Purchases of treasury stock	(1,164)	(493)
Cash dividends	(350)	(315)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest	0	(157)
Other - net	16	38
Total Financing Activities	(232)	(2,217)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(232)	(1,491)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	1,099	3,121
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$ 867	$ 1,630

Consolidated Statements Of Shar

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Reinvested Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 19,630	$ 5,115	$ 15,701	$ (1,241)	$ 55
Balance (shares) at Jun. 30, 2015		614
Comprehensive income
Net earnings	876		879		(3)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(465)			(464)	(1)
Total comprehensive income	411
Cash dividends paid - $0.56 per share	(350)		(350)
Treasury stock purchases, shares		(24)
Treasury stock purchases	(1,164)	$ (1,164)
Stock compensation expense	42	$ 42
Other, shares		1
Other	(11)	$ 24	2	0	(37)
Balance at Jun. 30, 2015	$ 18,558	$ 4,017	$ 16,232	$ (1,705)	$ 14
Balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		637

Consolidated Statements Of Sha7

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015$ / shares
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends paid, per share	$ 0.56

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015 . For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 . Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company consolidates all entities, including variable interest entities (VIEs), in which it has a controlling financial interest. For VIEs, the Company assesses whether it is the primary beneficiary as defined under the applicable accounting standard. Investments in affiliates, including VIEs through which the Company exercises significant influence but does not control the investee and is not the primary beneficiary of the investee’s activities, are carried at cost plus equity in undistributed earnings since acquisition and are adjusted, where appropriate, for basis differences between the investment balance and the underlying net assets of the investee. The Company’s portion of the results of certain affiliates and results of certain VIEs are included using the most recent available financial statements. In each case, the financial statements are within 93 days of the Company’s reporting date and are consistent from period to period. Reclassifications Effective January 1, 2015, the Company formed a fourth reportable business segment, Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients. Results of Wild Flavors Gmbh (Wild Flavors) and Specialty Commodities, Inc. (SCI), which were acquired during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, are reported in this segment in addition to results of certain product lines previously reported in the Oilseeds Processing, Corn Processing, and Agricultural Services business segments. Throughout this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, prior period results of the product lines previously reported in the other reportable business segments have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Effective April 1, 2015, the Company early adopted the amended guidance of ASC Subtopic 835-30, Interest - Imputation of Interest, which addresses the balance sheet presentation requirements for debt issuance costs and debt discounts and premiums (see Note 2 for more information). Last-in, First-out (LIFO) Inventories Interim period LIFO calculations are based on interim period costs and management’s estimates of year-end inventory levels. Because the availability and price of agricultural commodity-based LIFO inventories are unpredictable due to factors such as weather, government farm programs and policies, and changes in global demand, quantities of LIFO-based inventories at interim periods may vary significantly from management’s estimates of year-end inventory levels.

New Accounting Standards

New Accounting Standards	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	New Accounting Standards Effective April 1, 2015, the Company early adopted the amended guidance of ASC Subtopic 835-30, Interest - Imputation of Interest, which addresses the balance sheet presentation requirements for debt issuance costs and debt discounts and premiums. The amended guidance aligns more closely with International Financial Reporting Standards which require that transaction costs be deducted from the carrying value of the financial liability and not recorded as separate assets. The Company reclassified $30 million of debt issuance costs from other assets to long-term debt in its December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet to conform to the current presentation. At June 30, 2015, the long-term debt balance is net of $32 million of debt issuance costs.

Pending Accounting Standards

Pending Accounting Standards	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Pending Accounting Standards	Pending Accounting Standards Effective January 1, 2016, the Company will be required to adopt the amended guidance of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation , which seeks to resolve the diversity in practice that exists when accounting for share-based payments. The amended guidance requires a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period to be treated as a performance condition. The Company will be required to adopt the amended guidance either prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. The Company does not expect the adoption of this amended guidance to impact financial results. Effective January 1, 2016, the Company will be required to adopt the amended guidance of ASC Topic 810, Consolidation (Topic 810), which seeks to improve targeted areas of the consolidation guidance for legal entities such as limited partnerships, limited liability corporations, and securitization structures. The amended guidance changes the analysis that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities. The changes include, among others, modification of the evaluation whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities or voting interest entities and elimination of the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership. The Company will be required to adopt Topic 810 either on a full retrospective basis to each prior reporting period presented or on a modified retrospective basis with the cumulative effect of initially applying the new guidance recognized at the date of initial application. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the amended guidance on its consolidated financial statements but does not expect the adoption of this amended guidance to have a significant impact on financial results. Effective January 1, 2016, the Company will be required to adopt the amended guidance of ASC Subtopic 225-20, Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items , which eliminates the concept of extraordinary items from Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the U.S. The amended guidance aligns more closely with International Accounting Standards 1, Presentation of Financial Statements, which prohibits the presentation and disclosure of extraordinary items. The Company does not expect the adoption of this amended guidance to impact financial results. Effective January 1, 2018, the Company will be required to adopt the new guidance of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which will supersede the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition . Topic 606 requires the Company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance requires the Company to apply the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation. The Company will be required to adopt Topic 606 either on a full retrospective basis to each prior reporting period presented or on a modified retrospective basis with the cumulative effect of initially applying the new guidance recognized at the date of initial application. If the Company elects the modified retrospective approach, it will be required to provide additional disclosures of the amount by which each financial statement line item is affected in the current reporting period, as compared to the guidance that was in effect before the change, and an explanation of the reasons for significant changes. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 , the Company acquired the remaining interest in North Star Shipping and Minmetal for a total cost of $76 million in cash and recorded a preliminary allocation of the purchase price related to these acquisitions. The net cash purchase price for these acquisitions of $69 million plus the acquisition-date fair value of the equity interest the Company previously held in North Star Shipping and Minmetal of $63 million were preliminarily allocated to property, plant, and equipment, other intangible assets, other long-term assets, and other long-term liabilities for $43 million , $122 million , $1 million , and $34 million , respectively. This acquisition of port facilities in Romania enhances the Company’s European origination and transportation network allowing the Company to reach more customers around the globe. A pre-tax gain of $27 million was recognized in the quarter ended June 30, 2015 representing the difference between carrying value and the acquisition-date fair value of the equity interest previously held in North Star Shipping and Minmetal.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The following tables set forth, by level, the Company’s assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total (In millions) Assets: Inventories carried at market $ — $ 3,028 $ 1,026 $ 4,054 Unrealized derivative gains: Commodity contracts — 713 154 867 Foreign exchange contracts — 108 — 108 Interest rate contracts — 20 — 20 Cash equivalents 177 — — 177 Marketable securities 715 80 — 795 Segregated investments 2,087 — — 2,087 Deferred receivables consideration — 703 — 703 Total Assets $ 2,979 $ 4,652 $ 1,180 $ 8,811 Liabilities: Unrealized derivative losses: Commodity contracts $ — $ 571 $ 363 $ 934 Foreign exchange contracts 7 143 — 150 Inventory-related payables — 345 13 358 Total Liabilities $ 7 $ 1,059 $ 376 $ 1,442 Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total (In millions) Assets: Inventories carried at market $ — $ 3,208 $ 1,491 $ 4,699 Unrealized derivative gains: Commodity contracts — 487 203 690 Foreign exchange contracts — 186 — 186 Interest rate contracts — 21 — 21 Cash equivalents 491 — — 491 Marketable securities 860 80 — 940 Segregated investments 2,158 — — 2,158 Deferred receivables consideration — 511 — 511 Total Assets $ 3,509 $ 4,493 $ 1,694 $ 9,696 Liabilities: Unrealized derivative losses: Commodity contracts $ — $ 564 $ 212 $ 776 Foreign exchange contracts — 150 — 150 Inventory-related payables — 612 40 652 Total Liabilities $ — $ 1,326 $ 252 $ 1,578 Estimated fair values for inventories carried at market are based on exchange-quoted prices, adjusted for differences in local markets, broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either listed or over-the-counter (OTC) markets. Market valuations for the Company’s inventories are adjusted for location and quality because the exchange-quoted prices represent contracts that have standardized terms for commodity, quantity, future delivery period, delivery location, and commodity quality or grade. When unobservable inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the inventory is classified as Level 3. Changes in the fair value of inventories are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings as a component of cost of products sold. If management used different methods or factors to estimate market value, amounts reported as inventories and cost of products sold could differ materially. Additionally, as market conditions change subsequent to the reporting period, amounts reported in future periods as inventories and cost of products sold are expected to change. In evaluating the significance of fair value inputs, the Company generally classifies assets or liabilities as Level 3 when their fair value is determined using unobservable inputs that individually or when aggregated with other unobservable inputs, represent more than 10% of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Derivative contracts include exchange-traded commodity futures and options contracts, forward commodity purchase and sale contracts, and OTC instruments related primarily to agricultural commodities, energy, interest rates, and foreign currencies. Exchange-traded futures and options contracts are valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified in Level 1. The majority of the Company’s exchange-traded futures and options contracts are cash-settled on a daily basis and, therefore, are not included in the fair value tables. Fair value for forward commodity purchase and sale contracts is estimated based on exchange-quoted prices adjusted for differences in local markets. These differences are generally determined using inputs from broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either the listed or OTC markets. When observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the contract, it is classified in Level 2. When unobservable inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the contract is classified in Level 3. The Company generally assesses the reasonableness of unobservable inputs through the best information available including comparable internal purchase and sale contracts entered into near the period end. Except for certain derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of commodity-related derivatives are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings as a component of cost of products sold. Changes in the fair value of foreign currency-related derivatives are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings as a component of revenues, cost of products sold, and other (income) expense – net. The effective portions of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) until the hedged items are recorded in earnings or it is probable the hedged transaction will no longer occur. The Company’s cash equivalents are comprised of money market funds valued using quoted market prices and are classified as Level 1. The Company’s marketable securities are comprised of equity investments, U.S. Treasury securities, corporate debt securities, and other debt securities. Publicly traded equity investments, U.S. Treasury securities, and certain other debt securities are valued using quoted market prices and are classified in Level 1. Corporate debt and certain other debt securities are valued using third-party pricing services and substantially all are classified in Level 2. Unrealized changes in the fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of AOCI unless a decline in value is deemed to be other-than-temporary at which point the decline is recorded in earnings. The Company’s segregated investments are comprised of U.S. Treasury securities. U.S. Treasury securities are valued using quoted market prices and are classified in Level 1. The Company has deferred consideration under its accounts receivable securitization programs (the “Programs”) which represents notes receivable from the purchasers under the Programs (see Note 17). This amount is reflected in other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet (see Note 8). The Company carries the deferred consideration at fair value determined by calculating the expected amount of cash to be received. The fair value is principally based on observable inputs (a Level 2 measurement) consisting mainly of the face amount of the receivables adjusted for anticipated credit losses and discounted at the appropriate market rate. Payment of deferred consideration is not subject to significant risks other than delinquencies and credit losses on accounts receivable transferred under the Programs which have historically been insignificant. The following table presents a reconciliation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended June 30, 2015 . Level 3 Fair Value Asset Measurements at June 30, 2015 Inventories Carried at Market Commodity Derivative Contracts Gains Total Assets (In millions) Balance, March 31, 2015 $ 1,039 $ 178 $ 1,217 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold* 17 40 57 Purchases 2,851 — 2,851 Sales (2,890 ) — (2,890 ) Settlements — (117 ) (117 ) Transfers into Level 3 74 58 132 Transfers out of Level 3 (65 ) (5 ) (70 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2015 $ 1,026 $ 154 $ 1,180 * Includes increase in unrealized gains of $180 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2015 . The following table presents a reconciliation of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended June 30, 2015 . Level 3 Fair Value Liability Measurements at June 30, 2015 Inventory- related Payables Commodity Derivative Contracts Losses Total Liabilities (In millions) Balance, March 31, 2015 $ 20 $ 218 $ 238 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold* (6 ) 215 209 Purchases 6 — 6 Sales (6 ) — (6 ) Settlements — (114 ) (114 ) Transfers into Level 3 — 54 54 Transfers out of Level 3 (1 ) (10 ) (11 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2015 $ 13 $ 363 $ 376 * Includes increase in unrealized losses of $215 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at June 30, 2015 . The following table presents a reconciliation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended June 30, 2014 . Level 3 Fair Value Asset Measurements at June 30, 2014 Inventories Carried at Market Commodity Derivative Contracts Gains Total Assets (In millions) Balance, March 31, 2014 $ 1,871 $ 252 $ 2,123 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold* (32 ) 124 92 Purchases 3,845 — 3,845 Sales (4,465 ) — (4,465 ) Settlements — (183 ) (183 ) Transfers into Level 3 56 59 115 Transfers out of Level 3 (136 ) (13 ) (149 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2014 $ 1,139 $ 239 $ 1,378 * Includes increase in unrealized gains of $149 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2014 . The following table presents a reconciliation of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended June 30, 2014 . Level 3 Fair Value Liability Measurements at June 30, 2014 Inventory- related Payables Commodity Derivative Contracts Losses Total Liabilities (In millions) Balance, March 31, 2014 $ 27 $ 320 $ 347 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold* 3 49 52 Purchases 2 — 2 Sales (13 ) — (13 ) Settlements — (238 ) (238 ) Transfers into Level 3 — 41 41 Transfers out of Level 3 — (10 ) (10 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2014 $ 19 $ 162 $ 181 * Includes increase in unrealized losses of $58 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at June 30, 2014 . The following table presents a reconciliation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the six months ended June 30, 2015 . Level 3 Fair Value Asset Measurements at June 30, 2015 Inventories Carried at Market Commodity Derivative Contracts Gains Total Assets (In millions) Balance, December 31, 2014 $ 1,491 $ 203 $ 1,694 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold* (275 ) 109 (166 ) Purchases 5,668 — 5,668 Sales (5,693 ) — (5,693 ) Settlements — (261 ) (261 ) Transfers into Level 3 73 113 186 Transfers out of Level 3 (238 ) (10 ) (248 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2015 $ 1,026 $ 154 $ 1,180 * Includes increase in unrealized gains of $205 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2015 . The following table presents a reconciliation of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the six months ended June 30, 2015 . Level 3 Fair Value Liability Measurements at June 30, 2015 Inventory- related Payables Commodity Derivative Contracts Losses Total Liabilities (In millions) Balance, December 31, 2014 $ 40 $ 212 $ 252 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold* (11 ) 279 268 Purchases 12 — 12 Sales (28 ) — (28 ) Settlements — (249 ) (249 ) Transfers into Level 3 — 136 136 Transfers out of Level 3 — (15 ) (15 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2015 $ 13 $ 363 $ 376 * Includes increase in unrealized losses of $270 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at June 30, 2015 . The following table presents a reconciliation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the six months ended June 30, 2014 . Level 3 Fair Value Asset Measurements at June 30, 2014 Inventories Carried at Market Commodity Derivative Contracts Gains Total Assets (In millions) Balance, December 31, 2013 $ 1,812 $ 279 $ 2,091 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold* (207 ) 222 15 Purchases 7,948 — 7,948 Sales (8,359 ) — (8,359 ) Settlements — (363 ) (363 ) Transfers into Level 3 56 121 177 Transfers out of Level 3 (111 ) (20 ) (131 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2014 $ 1,139 $ 239 $ 1,378 * Includes increase in unrealized gains of $371 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2014 . The following table presents a reconciliation of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the six months ended June 30, 2014 . Level 3 Fair Value Liability Measurements at June 30, 2014 Inventory- related Payables Commodity Derivative Contracts Losses Total Liabilities (In millions) Balance, December 31, 2013 $ 34 $ 261 $ 295 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold* 10 274 284 Purchases 6 — 6 Sales (31 ) — (31 ) Settlements — (450 ) (450 ) Transfers into Level 3 — 107 107 Transfers out of Level 3 — (30 ) (30 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2014 $ 19 $ 162 $ 181 * Includes increase in unrealized losses of $286 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at June 30, 2014 . For all periods presented, the Company had no transfers between Level 1 and 2. Transfers into Level 3 of assets and liabilities previously classified in Level 2 were due to the relative value of unobservable inputs to the total fair value measurement of certain products and derivative contracts rising above the 10% threshold. Transfers out of Level 3 were primarily due to the relative value of unobservable inputs to the total fair value measurement of certain products and derivative contracts falling below the 10% threshold and thus permitting reclassification to Level 2. In some cases, the price components that result in differences between the exchange-traded prices and the local prices are observable based upon available quotations for these pricing components, and in some cases, the differences are unobservable. These price components primarily include transportation costs and other adjustments required due to location, quality, or other contract terms. In the table below, these other adjustments are referred to as Basis. The changes in unobservable price components are determined by specific local supply and demand characteristics at each facility and the overall market. Factors such as substitute products, weather, fuel costs, contract terms, and futures prices also impact the movement of these unobservable price components, and are used by the Company to determine daily commodity pricing. The following table sets forth the weighted average percentage of the unobservable price components included in the Company’s Level 3 valuations as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . The Company’s Level 3 measurements may include Basis only, transportation cost only, or both price components. As an example, for Level 3 inventories with Basis, the unobservable component as of June 30, 2015 is a weighted average 14.6% of the total price for assets and 33.4% of the total price for liabilities. Weighted Average % of Total Price June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Component Type Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Inventories and Related Payables Basis 14.6 % 33.4 % 23.4 % 43.4 % Transportation cost 4.0 % 0.0 % 4.9 % 15.2 % Commodity Derivative Contracts Basis 22.1 % 14.4 % 13.5 % 13.6 % Transportation cost 8.8 % 31.3 % 10.2 % 19.5 % In certain of the Company’s principal markets, the Company relies on price quotes from third parties to value its inventories and physical commodity purchase and sale contracts. These price quotes are generally not further adjusted by the Company in determining the applicable market price. In some cases, availability of third-party quotes is limited to only one or two independent sources. In these situations, the Company considers these price quotes as 100 percent unobservable and, therefore, the fair value of these items is reported in Level 3.

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments The majority of the Company’s derivative instruments have not been designated as hedging instruments. The Company uses exchange-traded futures and exchange-traded and OTC options contracts to manage its net position of merchandisable agricultural commodity inventories and forward cash purchase and sales contracts to reduce price risk caused by market fluctuations in agricultural commodities and foreign currencies. The Company also uses exchange-traded futures and exchange-traded and OTC options contracts as components of merchandising strategies designed to enhance margins. The results of these strategies can be significantly impacted by factors such as the correlation between the value of exchange-traded commodities futures contracts and the value of the underlying commodities, counterparty contract defaults, and volatility of freight markets. Derivatives, including exchange-traded contracts and physical purchase or sale contracts, are stated at market value and inventories of certain merchandisable agricultural commodities, which include amounts acquired under deferred pricing contracts, are stated at market value. Inventory is not a derivative and therefore fair values of and changes in fair values of inventories are not included in the tables below. The following table sets forth the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities (In millions) (In millions) FX Contracts $ 108 $ 150 $ 186 $ 150 Commodity Contracts 867 934 690 776 Total $ 975 $ 1,084 $ 876 $ 926 The following tables set forth the pre-tax gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments that have been included in the consolidated statements of earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . Three months ended June 30, 2015 2014 (In millions) FX Contracts Revenues $ (12 ) $ (2 ) Cost of products sold 6 44 Other income (expense) – net 31 (15 ) Commodity Contracts Cost of products sold $ (251 ) $ 405 Total gain (loss) recognized in earnings $ (226 ) $ 432 Six months ended June 30, 2015 2014 (In millions) FX Contracts Revenues $ 8 $ (8 ) Cost of products sold (63 ) 88 Other income (expense) – net 8 (24 ) Commodity Contracts Cost of products sold $ (13 ) $ (507 ) Total gain (loss) recognized in earnings $ (60 ) $ (451 ) Inventories of certain merchandisable agricultural commodities, which include amounts acquired under deferred pricing contracts, are stated at market value. Changes in the market value of inventories of certain merchandisable agricultural commodities, forward cash purchase and sales contracts, exchange-traded futures and exchange-traded and OTC options contracts are recognized in earnings immediately. Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow or Fair Value Hedging Strategies As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the Company has certain derivatives designated as cash flow and fair value hedges. The Company uses interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges to protect the fair value of fixed-rate debt due to changes in interest rates. The changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps and the underlying fixed-rate debt are recorded in other (income) expense - net. The terms of the interest rate swaps match the terms of the underlying debt resulting in no ineffectiveness. At June 30, 2015 , the Company has $20 million in other current assets representing the fair value of the interest rate swaps and a corresponding increase in the underlying debt for the same amount with no impact to earnings. For each of the commodity hedge programs described below, the derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. Assuming normal market conditions, the changes in the market value of such derivative contracts have historically been, and are expected to continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of the hedged item. Once the hedged item is recognized in earnings, the gains/losses arising from the hedge are reclassified from AOCI to either revenues or cost of products sold, as applicable. As of June 30, 2015 , the Company has $22 million of after-tax gains in AOCI related to gains and losses from commodity cash flow hedge transactions. The Company expects to recognize $21 million of these after-tax gains in its consolidated statement of earnings during the next 12 months . The Company, from time to time, uses futures or options contracts to fix the purchase price of anticipated volumes of corn to be purchased and processed in a future month. The objective of this hedging program is to reduce the variability of cash flows associated with the Company’s forecasted purchases of corn. The Company’s corn processing plants currently grind approximately 76 million bushels of corn per month. During the past 12 months , the Company hedged between 17% and 60% of its monthly anticipated grind. At June 30, 2015 , the Company has designated hedges representing between 1% and 69% of its anticipated monthly grind of corn for the next 12 months . The Company, from time to time, also uses futures, options, and swaps to fix the sales price of certain ethanol sales contracts. The Company has established hedging programs for ethanol sales contracts that are indexed to unleaded gasoline prices and to various exchange-traded ethanol contracts. The objective of these hedging programs is to reduce the variability of cash flows associated with the Company’s sales of ethanol. During the past 12 months , the Company hedged between 6 million and 95 million gallons of ethanol sales per month under these programs. For the next 12 months , the Company has designated hedges representing between 0 and 78 million gallons of ethanol sales per month. The following table sets forth the fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities (In millions) (In millions) Interest Contracts $ 20 $ — $ 21 $ — Total $ 20 $ — $ 21 $ — The following tables set forth the pre-tax gains (losses) on derivatives designated as hedging instruments that have been included in the consolidated statements of earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . Three months ended Consolidated Statement of Earnings Locations June 30, 2015 2014 (In millions) Effective amounts recognized in earnings FX Contracts Other income/expense – net $ 5 $ — Commodity Contracts Cost of products sold (18 ) 11 Revenues (2 ) (58 ) Ineffective amount recognized in earnings Commodity Contracts Revenues — (1 ) Cost of products sold 9 (27 ) Interest Contracts Other income/expense - net 1 — Total amount recognized in earnings $ (5 ) $ (75 ) Six months ended Consolidated Statement of Earnings Locations June 30, 2015 2014 (In millions) Effective amounts recognized in earnings FX Contracts Other income/expense – net $ 22 $ — Commodity Contracts Cost of products sold (18 ) 7 Revenues 45 (85 ) Ineffective amount recognized in earnings Commodity Contracts Revenues 7 (24 ) Cost of products sold (4 ) (7 ) Interest Contracts Other income/expense - net 1 — Total amount recognized in earnings $ 53 $ (109 ) Hedge ineffectiveness for commodity contracts results when the change in the price of the underlying commodity in a specific cash market differs from the change in the price of the derivative financial instrument used to establish the hedging relationship. As an example, if the change in the price of a corn futures contract is strongly correlated to the change in cash price paid for corn, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is deferred and recognized at the time the corn purchase affects earnings. If the change in price of the derivative does not strongly correlate to the change in the cash price of corn, in the same example, some portion or all of the derivative gains or losses may be required to be recognized in earnings prior to the corn purchase. Net Investment Hedging Strategies In May 2015, the Company designated €1 billion of forward foreign exchange contracts as a hedge of its net investment in a foreign subsidiary. The forward foreign exchange contracts matured when the Euro-denominated Floating Rate Notes and 1.75% Notes (collectively, the “Notes”) was issued on June 24, 2015 (see Note 10 for more information about the Notes). Concurrent with the issuance of the Notes, the Company designated €981 million of the Notes as a hedge of its net investment in a foreign subsidiary. As of June 30, 2015 , the Company has $1 million of gains in AOCI related to gains and losses from the net investment hedge transactions. The amount is deferred in AOCI until the underlying investment is divested. The following tables set forth the changes in AOCI related to derivatives gains (losses) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . Three months ended June 30, 2015 2014 (In millions) Balance at March 31, 2015 and 2014 $ 12 $ (59 ) Unrealized gains (losses) 23 23 Losses (gains) reclassified to earnings 15 47 Tax effect (9 ) (23 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 and 2014 $ 41 $ (12 ) Six months ended June 30, 2015 2014 (In millions) Balance at December 31, 2014 and 2013 $ 47 $ 5 Unrealized gains (losses) 31 (105 ) Losses (gains) reclassified to earnings (49 ) 78 Tax effect 12 10 Balance at June 30, 2015 and 2014 $ 41 $ (12 )

Marketable Securities

Marketable Securities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Marketable Securities	Marketable Securities Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In millions) June 30, 2015 United States government obligations Maturity less than 1 year $ 262 $ — $ — $ 262 Maturity 1 to 5 years 107 — — 107 Corporate debt securities Maturity 1 to 5 years 70 — — 70 Other debt securities Maturity less than 1 year 47 — — 47 Maturity 1 to 5 years 3 — — 3 Equity securities Available-for-sale 309 4 (1 ) 312 $ 798 $ 4 $ (1 ) $ 801 Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In millions) December 31, 2014 United States government obligations Maturity less than 1 year $ 385 $ — $ — $ 385 Maturity 1 to 5 years 93 — — 93 Corporate debt securities Maturity 1 to 5 years 72 — — 72 Other debt securities Maturity less than 1 year 130 — — 130 Maturity 1 to 5 years 3 — — 3 Equity securities Available-for-sale 328 1 (12 ) 317 $ 1,011 $ 1 $ (12 ) $ 1,000 The $1 million in unrealized losses at June 30, 2015 is related to the Company’s investment in one available-for-sale equity security that has been in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer with a fair value of $5 million . The Company evaluated the near-term prospects of the issuers in relation to the severity and duration of the impairment. Based on that evaluation and the Company’s ability and intent to hold these investments for a reasonable period of time sufficient for a forecasted recovery of fair value, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2015 .

Other Current Assets

Other Current Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Current Assets	Other Current Assets The following table sets forth the items in other current assets: June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 (In millions) Unrealized gains on derivative contracts $ 995 $ 897 Deferred receivables consideration 703 511 Customer omnibus receivable 1,106 1,532 Financing receivables - net (1) 630 402 Other current assets 1,733 2,714 $ 5,167 $ 6,056 (1) The Company provides financing to certain suppliers, primarily Brazilian farmers, to finance a portion of the suppliers’ production costs. The amounts are reported net of allowances of $6 million and $11 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Interest earned on financing receivables of $5 million and $12 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively, and $4 million and $12 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 , respectively, is included in interest income in the consolidated statements of earnings.

Accrued Expenses And Other Paya

Accrued Expenses And Other Payables	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses And Other Payables	Accrued Expenses and Other Payables The following table sets forth the items in accrued expenses and other payables: June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 (In millions) Unrealized losses on derivative contracts $ 1,084 $ 926 Accrued expenses and other payables 2,222 4,114 $ 3,306 $ 5,040

Debt And Financing Arrangements

Debt And Financing Arrangements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt And Financing Arrangements	Debt and Financing Arrangements On June 24, 2015 , the Company issued €500 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Notes due in 2019 and €600 million aggregate principal amount of 1.75% Notes due in 2023 . Proceeds before expenses were €499 million and €594 million from the Floating Rate Notes and the 1.75% Notes, respectively. Concurrent with the issuance of the Notes, the Company designated €981 million of the Notes as a hedge of its net investment in a foreign subsidiary. At June 30, 2015 , the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt exceeded the carrying value by $1.2 billion , as estimated using quoted market prices (a Level 2 measurement under applicable accounting standards). At June 30, 2015 , the Company had lines of credit totaling $5.8 billion , of which $5.6 billion was unused. Of the Company’s total lines of credit, $4.0 billion support a commercial paper borrowing facility, against which there was no commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2015 . The Company has accounts receivable securitization programs (the “Programs”). The Programs provide the Company with up to $1.6 billion in funding resulting from the sale of accounts receivable. As of June 30, 2015 , the Company utilized $1.3 billion of its facility under the Programs (see Note 17 for more information on the Programs).

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company’s effective tax rate for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 was 27.2% and 28.0% , respectively, compared to 27.6% and 27.3% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 , respectively, due primarily to changes in the forecast of the geographic mix of pretax earnings. The Company is subject to routine examination by domestic and foreign tax authorities and frequently faces challenges regarding the amount of taxes due. These challenges include positions taken by the Company related to the timing, nature and amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. Resolution of the related tax positions, through negotiation with relevant tax authorities or through litigation, may take years to complete. Therefore, it is difficult to predict the timing for resolution of tax positions. In its routine evaluations of the exposure associated with various tax filing positions, the Company recognizes a liability, when necessary, for estimated potential additional tax owed by the Company in accordance with the applicable accounting standard. However, the Company cannot predict or provide assurance as to the ultimate outcome of these ongoing or future examinations. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ADM do Brasil Ltda. (ADM do Brasil), has received three separate tax assessments from the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (BFRS) challenging the tax deductibility of commodity hedging losses and related expenses for the tax years 2004, 2006, and 2007. As of June 30, 2015 , these assessments, updated for estimated penalties, interest, and variation in currency exchange rates, totaled approximately $436 million . ADM do Brasil’s tax return for 2005 was also audited and no assessment was received. The statutes of limitation for 2005 and 2008 have expired. If the BFRS were to challenge commodity hedging deductions in tax years after 2008, the Company estimates it could receive additional tax assessments of approximately $50 million (based on currency exchange rates as of June 30, 2015 ). ADM do Brasil enters into commodity hedging transactions that can result in gains, which are included in ADM do Brasil’s calculations of taxable income in Brazil, and losses, which ADM do Brasil deducts from its taxable income in Brazil. The Company has evaluated its tax position regarding these hedging transactions and concluded, based upon advice from Brazilian legal counsel, that it was appropriate to recognize both gains and losses resulting from hedging transactions when determining its Brazilian income tax expense. Therefore, the Company has continued to recognize the tax benefit from hedging losses in its financial statements and has not recorded any tax liability for the amounts assessed by the BFRS. ADM do Brasil filed an administrative appeal for each of the assessments. The appeal panel found in favor of the BFRS on these assessments and ADM do Brasil filed a second level administrative appeal. The second administrative appeal panel continues to conduct customary procedural activities, including ongoing dialogue with the BFRS auditor. If ADM do Brasil continues to be unsuccessful in the administrative appellate process, the Company intends to file appeals in the Brazilian federal courts. While the Company believes its consolidated financial statements properly reflect the tax deductibility of these hedging losses, the ultimate resolution of this matter could result in the future recognition of additional payments of, and expense for, income tax and the associated interest and penalties. The Company intends to vigorously defend its position against the current assessments and any similar assessments that may be issued for years subsequent to 2008. The Company’s subsidiaries in Argentina have received tax assessments challenging transfer prices used to price grain exports totaling $92 million (inclusive of interest and adjusted for variation in currency exchange rates) for the tax years 2004 through 2007. The Argentine tax authorities have been conducting a review of income and other taxes paid by large exporters and processors of cereals and other agricultural commodities resulting in allegations of income tax evasion. While the Company believes that it has complied with all Argentine tax laws, it cannot rule out receiving additional assessments challenging transfer prices used to price grain exports for years subsequent to 2007, and estimates that these potential assessments would be approximately $284 million for the remaining open years (as of June 30, 2015 and subject to variation in currency exchange rates). The Company believes that it has appropriately evaluated the transactions underlying these assessments, and has concluded, based on Argentine tax law, that its tax position would be sustained, and accordingly, has not recorded a tax liability for these assessments. The Company intends to vigorously defend its position against the current assessments and any similar assessments that may be issued for years subsequent to 2007. In accordance with the accounting requirements for uncertain tax positions, the Company has not recorded an uncertain tax liability for these assessments because it has concluded that it is more likely than not to prevail on the Brazil and Argentina matters based upon their technical merits and because the taxing jurisdictions’ processes do not provide a mechanism for settling at less than the full amount of the assessment. The Company’s consideration of these tax assessments requires judgments about the application of income tax regulations to specific facts and circumstances. The final outcome of these matters cannot reliably be predicted, may take many years to resolve, and could result in financial impacts of up to the entire amount of these assessments.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) The following tables set forth the changes in AOCI by component for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 and the reclassifications out of AOCI for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : Three months ended June 30, 2015 (In millions) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Deferred Gain (Loss) on Hedging Activities Pension Liability Adjustment Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Total Balance at March 31, 2015 $ (1,323 ) $ 12 $ (607 ) $ 39 $ (1,879 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 177 23 (8 ) (20 ) 172 Amounts reclassified from AOCI — 15 4 — 19 Tax effect (6 ) (9 ) — (2 ) (17 ) Net current period other comprehensive income 171 29 (4 ) (22 ) 174 Balance at June 30, 2015 $ (1,152 ) $ 41 $ (611 ) $ 17 $ (1,705 ) Six months ended June 30, 2015 (In millions) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Deferred Gain (Loss) on Hedging Activities Pension Liability Adjustment Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ (654 ) $ 47 $ (630 ) $ (4 ) $ (1,241 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (524 ) 31 9 23 (461 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI — (49 ) 29 — (20 ) Tax effect 26 12 (19 ) (2 ) 17 Net current period other comprehensive income (498 ) (6 ) 19 21 (464 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ (1,152 ) $ 41 $ (611 ) $ 17 $ (1,705 ) The six-month period change in foreign currency translation adjustment is primarily due to U.S. dollar appreciation, mainly impacting the Euro-denominated equity of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. Amount reclassified from AOCI Three months ended Six months ended Details about AOCI components June 30, June 30, Jun 30 Jun 30 Affected line item in the consolidated statement of earnings (In millions) Deferred loss (gain) on hedging activities $ 2 $ 58 $ (45 ) $ 85 Revenues 17 (11 ) 17 (7 ) Cost of products sold (4 ) — (21 ) — Other income/expense 15 47 (49 ) 78 Total before tax (6 ) (18 ) 18 (29 ) Tax $ 9 $ 29 $ (31 ) $ 49 Net of tax Pension liability adjustment Amortization of defined benefit pension items: Prior service credit $ (11 ) $ (4 ) $ (13 ) $ (8 ) Actuarial losses 15 9 42 18 4 5 29 10 Total before tax — (1 ) (17 ) (3 ) Tax $ 4 $ 4 $ 12 $ 7 Net of tax

Other (Income) Expense - Net

Other (Income) Expense - Net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other (Income) Expense - Net	Other (Income) Expense - Net The following tables set forth the items in other (income) expense: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In millions) Gains on sale/revaluation of assets $ (101 ) $ (13 ) $ (104 ) $ (34 ) Other – net 12 16 5 14 Other (Income) Expense - Net $ (89 ) $ 3 $ (99 ) $ (20 ) Gains on sale/revaluation of assets for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 include gain on the revaluation of the Company’s previously held investments in North Star Shipping and Minmetal in conjunction with the acquisition of the remaining interest of $27 million , gain on sale of a 50% interest in the Barcarena export terminal facility in Brazil to Glencore plc of $68 million , and gain on the sale of the lactic business of $6 million . Gains on sales of assets for the quarter and six months ended 2014 include gains on disposals of individually insignificant assets. Other - net for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 includes losses from foreign exchange derivative contracts partially offset by foreign exchange gains.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The Company is principally engaged in procuring, transporting, storing, processing, and merchandising agricultural commodities and products. The Company’s operations are organized, managed and classified into four reportable business segments: Agricultural Services, Corn Processing, Oilseeds Processing, and Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients. Each of these segments is organized based upon the nature of products and services offered. The Company’s remaining operations are not reportable segments, as defined by the applicable accounting standard , and are classified as Other. Effective January 1, 2015, the Company formed a fourth reportable business segment, Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients. Results of Wild Flavors and SCI, which were acquired during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, are reported in this segment in addition to results of certain product lines previously reported in the Agricultural Services, Corn Processing, and Oilseeds Processing business segments. Prior period results of the product lines previously reported in the other reportable business segments have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The Agricultural Services segment utilizes its extensive global grain elevator, global transportation network, and port operations to buy, store, clean, and transport agricultural commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats, rice, and barley, and resells these commodities primarily as food and feed ingredients and as raw materials for the agricultural processing industry. Agricultural Services’ grain sourcing, handling, and transportation network provides reliable and efficient services to the Company’s customers and agricultural processing operations. Agricultural Services’ transportation network capabilities include barge, ocean-going vessel, truck, and rail freight services. The Agricultural Services segment also includes the activities related to the processing of wheat into wheat flour. The Agricultural Services segment includes international merchandising and handling activities managed by the Company’s global trade desk in Switzerland. The Agricultural Services segment also includes the Company’s 32.2% share of the results of its Pacificor (formerly Kalama Export Company LLC) joint venture and returns associated with the Company’s 19.8% investment in GrainCorp. The Company’s Corn Processing segment is engaged in corn wet milling and dry milling activities, with its asset base primarily located in the central part of the United States. The Corn Processing segment converts corn into sweeteners, starches, and bioproducts. Its products include ingredients used in the food and beverage industry including sweeteners, starch, syrup, glucose, and dextrose. Dextrose and starch are used by the Corn Processing segment as feedstocks for its bioproducts operations. By fermentation of dextrose, the Corn Processing segment produces alcohol, amino acids, and other food and animal feed ingredients. Ethyl alcohol is produced by the Company for industrial use as ethanol or as beverage grade. Ethanol, in gasoline, increases octane and is used as an extender and oxygenate. Bioproducts also include amino acids such as lysine and threonine that are vital compounds used in swine feeds to produce leaner animals and in poultry feeds to enhance the speed and efficiency of poultry production. Corn gluten feed and meal, as well as distillers’ grains, are produced for use as animal feed ingredients. Corn germ, a by-product of the wet milling process, is further processed into vegetable oil and protein meal. The Corn Processing segment also includes activities related to the processing and distribution of formula feeds and animal health and nutrition products. Other Corn Processing products include citric acids and glycols, all of which are used in various food and industrial products. The Corn Processing segment also includes the activities of a propylene and ethylene glycol facility and the Company’s Brazilian sugarcane ethanol plant and related operations. This segment also includes the Company’s share of the results of its equity investments in Almidones Mexicanos S.A., Eaststarch C.V., and Red Star Yeast Company LLC. In May 2015, the Company sold its lactic acid business. The Oilseeds Processing segment includes global activities related to the origination, merchandising, crushing, and further processing of oilseeds such as soybeans and soft seeds (cottonseed, sunflower seed, canola, rapeseed, and flaxseed) into vegetable oils and protein meals. Oilseeds products produced and marketed by the Company include ingredients for the food, feed, energy, and industrial products industries. Crude vegetable oils produced by the segment’s crushing activities are sold “as is” or are further processed by refining, blending, bleaching, and deodorizing into salad oils. Salad oils are sold “as is” or are further processed by hydrogenating and/or interesterifying into margarine, shortening, and other food products. Partially refined oils are used to produce biodiesel or are sold to other manufacturers for use in chemicals, paints, and other industrial products. Oilseed protein meals are principally sold to third parties to be used as ingredients in commercial livestock and poultry feeds. In Europe and South America, the Oilseeds Processing segment includes origination and merchandising activities as adjuncts to its oilseeds processing assets. These activities include a network of grain elevators, port facilities, and transportation assets used to buy, store, clean, and transport grains and oilseeds. The Oilseeds Processing segment is a major supplier of peanuts and peanut-derived ingredients to both the U.S. and export markets. In North America, cottonseed flour is produced and sold primarily to the pharmaceutical industry and cotton cellulose pulp is manufactured and sold to the chemical, paper, and filter markets. The Oilseeds Processing segment also includes activities related to the procurement, transportation and processing of cocoa beans into cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, cocoa powder, chocolate, and various compounds in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa for the food processing industry. The Oilseeds Processing segment also includes the Company’s share of the results of its equity investment in Wilmar International Limited (Wilmar) and its share of results for its Stratas Foods LLC and Edible Oils Limited joint ventures. In March 2015, the Company acquired additional shares in Wilmar increasing its ownership interest from 17.3% to 18.1% . Prior to December 2014, the Oilseeds Processing segment operated fertilizer blending facilities in South America. In December 2014, the Company completed the sale of its fertilizer blending business. The Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients segment engages in the manufacturing, sales, and distribution of specialty products including natural flavor ingredients, flavor systems, proteins, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, sorbitol, xanthan gum, natural health and nutrition products, and other specialty food and feed ingredients. The Company’s Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients segment includes the activities of Wild Flavors and SCI, which were acquired during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. The Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients segment also includes the activities related to the procurement, processing, and distribution of edible beans. Other includes the Company’s remaining operations, primarily its financial business units, related to futures commission and insurance activities. Intersegment sales have been recorded at amounts approximating market. Operating profit for each segment is based on net sales less identifiable operating expenses. Also included in segment operating profit is equity in earnings of affiliates based on the equity method of accounting. Certain Corporate items are not allocated to the Company’s reportable business segments. Corporate results principally include the impact of LIFO-related adjustments, unallocated corporate expenses, interest cost net of investment income, and the Company’s share of the results of an equity investment. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Gross revenues Agricultural Services $ 7,833 $ 10,022 $ 16,911 $ 20,837 Corn Processing 2,592 3,243 5,080 6,239 Oilseeds Processing 8,239 9,662 15,135 17,914 Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients 687 298 1,294 557 Other 158 129 317 275 Intersegment elimination (2,323 ) (1,860 ) (4,045 ) (3,632 ) Total gross revenues $ 17,186 $ 21,494 $ 34,692 $ 42,190 Intersegment sales Agricultural Services $ 828 $ 792 $ 1,861 $ 1,896 Corn Processing 13 24 35 36 Oilseeds Processing 1,417 982 2,020 1,579 Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients 5 2 6 4 Other 60 60 123 117 Total intersegment sales $ 2,323 $ 1,860 $ 4,045 $ 3,632 Revenues from external customers Agricultural Services Merchandising and Handling $ 6,074 $ 8,241 $ 13,101 $ 16,993 Milling and Other 874 931 1,838 1,845 Transportation 57 58 111 103 Total Agricultural Services 7,005 9,230 15,050 18,941 Corn Processing Sweeteners and Starches 956 954 1,831 1,892 Bioproducts 1,623 2,265 3,214 4,311 Total Corn Processing 2,579 3,219 5,045 6,203 Oilseeds Processing Crushing and Origination 4,217 5,437 7,992 9,983 Refining, Packaging, Biodiesel, and Other 1,782 2,276 3,466 4,392 Cocoa and Other 751 837 1,508 1,664 Asia 72 130 149 296 Total Oilseeds Processing 6,822 8,680 13,115 16,335 Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients 682 296 1,288 553 Total Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients 682 296 1,288 553 Other - Financial 98 69 194 158 Total Other 98 69 194 158 Total revenues from external customers $ 17,186 $ 21,494 $ 34,692 $ 42,190 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Segment operating profit Agricultural Services $ 152 $ 184 $ 346 $ 326 Corn Processing 204 338 317 524 Oilseeds Processing 344 280 813 577 Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients 104 75 172 133 Other 4 11 15 19 Total segment operating profit 808 888 1,663 1,579 Corporate (282 ) (153 ) (447 ) (478 ) Earnings before income taxes $ 526 $ 735 $ 1,216 $ 1,101 June 30, December 31, (In millions) 2015 2014 Identifiable Assets Agricultural Services $ 9,362 $ 10,250 Corn Processing 6,188 6,384 Oilseeds Processing 13,017 12,712 Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients 3,213 3,468 Other 6,729 7,910 Corporate 2,059 3,273 Total identifiable assets $ 40,568 $ 43,997

Assets and Liabilities for Sale

Assets and Liabilities for Sale	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale On September 2, 2014, the Company announced the sale of its global chocolate business to Cargill, Inc. for $440 million , subject to customary conditions. The transaction closed on July 31, 2015. On December 15, 2014, the Company also announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its global cocoa business to Olam International Limited for $1.3 billion , subject to customary conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2015. Assets and liabilities subject to the purchase and sale agreements have been classified as held for sale in the Company's consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . The global chocolate and cocoa businesses do not comprise a major component of the Company's operations and therefore do not meet the criteria to be classified as discontinued operations at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 under the amended guidance of ASC Topics 205 and 360 which the Company early adopted on October 1, 2014. Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are required to be recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair value less any costs to sell. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the carrying value of the cocoa and chocolate assets were less than fair value less costs to sell, and accordingly, no adjustment to the asset value was necessary. The continuing results of the global chocolate and cocoa businesses, any adjustment to the asset value, and the final gain or loss on disposal will be reported in the Oilseeds Processing segment. The major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale were as follows: June 30, December 31, (In millions) Trade receivables $ 80 $ 94 Inventories 724 742 Other current assets 175 83 Goodwill 59 63 Other intangible assets 26 28 Net property, plant, and equipment 370 374 Other assets 10 19 Current assets held for sale $ 1,444 $ 1,403 Trade payables $ 127 $ 114 Accrued expenses and other payables 81 110 Other liabilities 7 6 Current liabilities held for sale $ 215 $ 230

Asset Impairment, Exit, and Res

Asset Impairment, Exit, and Restructuring Costs	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions [Abstract]
Asset Impairment, Exit, and Resructuring Costs	Asset Impairment, Exit, and Restructuring Costs Asset impairment, exit, and restructuring costs recognized in the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 of $31 million consisted primarily of long-lived asset and goodwill impairments related to certain international Oilseeds Processing facilities of $28 million and fixed asset impairments in the Corn Processing and Agricultural Services segments of $3 million . Asset impairment, exit, and restructuring costs recognized in the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 of $31 million consisted of costs associated with the relocation of the Company’s global headquarters to Chicago, IL of $16 million and restructuring charges related to the integration of a subsidiary following the acquisition of the minority interest and other restructuring charges of $15 million .

Sale of Accounts Receivable

Sale of Accounts Receivable	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]
Sale of Accounts Receivable	Sale of Accounts Receivable Since March 2012, the Company has had an accounts receivable securitization program (the “Program”) with certain commercial paper conduit purchasers and committed purchasers (collectively, the “Purchasers”). Under the Program, certain U.S.-originated trade accounts receivable are sold to a wholly-owned bankruptcy-remote entity, ADM Receivables, LLC (“ADM Receivables”). ADM Receivables in turn transfers such purchased accounts receivable in their entirety to the Purchasers pursuant to a receivables purchase agreement. In exchange for the transfer of the accounts receivable, ADM Receivables receives a cash payment of up to $1.3 billion , as amended, and an additional amount upon the collection of the accounts receivable (deferred consideration). The Program terminates on June 24, 2016, unless extended. In March 2014, the Company entered into a second accounts receivable securitization program (the “Second Program”) with certain commercial paper conduit purchasers and committed purchasers (collectively, the “Second Purchasers”). Under the Second Program, certain non-U.S.-originated trade accounts receivable are sold to a wholly-owned bankruptcy-remote entity, ADM Ireland Receivables Company (“ADM Ireland Receivables”). ADM Ireland Receivables in turn transfers such purchased accounts receivable in their entirety to the Second Purchasers pursuant to a receivables purchase agreement. In exchange for the transfer of the accounts receivable, ADM Ireland Receivables receives a cash payment of up to $0.3 billion and an additional amount upon the collection of the accounts receivable (deferred consideration). The Second Program terminates on March 18, 2016, unless extended. Under the Program and Second Program (collectively, the “Programs”), ADM Receivables and ADM Ireland Receivables use the cash proceeds from the transfer of receivables to the Purchasers and Second Purchasers and other consideration to finance the purchase of receivables from the Company and the ADM subsidiaries originating the receivables. The Company accounts for these transfers as sales. The Company has no retained interests in the transferred receivables, other than collection and administrative responsibilities and its right to the deferred consideration. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the Company did not record a servicing asset or liability related to its retained responsibility, based on its assessment of the servicing fee, market values for similar transactions and its cost of servicing the receivables sold. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the fair value of trade receivables transferred to the Purchasers and Second Purchasers under the Programs and derecognized from the Company’s consolidated balance sheet was $2.0 billion , and $2.1 billion , respectively. In exchange for the transfer as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the Company received cash of $1.3 billion and $1.6 billion , respectively, and recorded a receivable for deferred consideration included in other current assets of $0.7 billion and $0.5 billion , respectively. Cash collections from customers on receivables sold were $20.8 billion and $14.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Of this amount, $20.6 billion and $13.6 billion pertain to cash collections on the deferred consideration for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Deferred consideration is paid to the Company in cash on behalf of the Purchasers and Second Purchasers as receivables are collected; however, as these are revolving facilities, cash collected from the Company’s customers is reinvested by the Purchasers and Second Purchasers daily in new receivable purchases under the Programs. The Company’s risk of loss following the transfer of accounts receivable under the Programs is limited to the deferred consideration outstanding. The Company carries the deferred consideration at fair value determined by calculating the expected amount of cash to be received and is principally based on observable inputs (a Level 2 measurement under the applicable accounting standards) consisting mainly of the face amount of the receivables adjusted for anticipated credit losses and discounted at the appropriate market rate. Payment of deferred consideration is not subject to significant risks other than delinquencies and credit losses on accounts receivable transferred under the Programs which have historically been insignificant. Transfers of receivables under the Programs resulted in an expense for the loss on sale of $1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 and $2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , classified as selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of earnings. The Company reflects all cash flows related to the Programs as operating activities in its consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 because the cash received from the Purchasers and Second Purchasers upon both the sale and collection of the receivables is not subject to significantly different risks given the short-term nature of the Company’s trade receivables.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Events On July 1, 2015, the Company accepted for purchase $794 million aggregate principal amount of certain of its outstanding debentures (the “Debentures”) validly tendered and not withdrawn. Pursuant to the terms of its previously announced cash tender offers, the Company paid aggregate total consideration of $961 million for the Debentures accepted for purchase. To finance the tender, the Company issued Euro-denominated debt on June 24, 2015 (see Note 10 for more information). The Company expects to recognize a debt extinguishment charge of approximately $172 million in the third quarter of 2015 pertaining to these cash tender offers. On July 31, 2015, the Company closed on the sale of its global chocolate business to Cargill, Inc. The sale is valued at about $440 million , subject to post-closing adjustments.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements At Reporting Date	The following tables set forth, by level, the Company’s assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total (In millions) Assets: Inventories carried at market $ — $ 3,028 $ 1,026 $ 4,054 Unrealized derivative gains: Commodity contracts — 713 154 867 Foreign exchange contracts — 108 — 108 Interest rate contracts — 20 — 20 Cash equivalents 177 — — 177 Marketable securities 715 80 — 795 Segregated investments 2,087 — — 2,087 Deferred receivables consideration — 703 — 703 Total Assets $ 2,979 $ 4,652 $ 1,180 $ 8,811 Liabilities: Unrealized derivative losses: Commodity contracts $ — $ 571 $ 363 $ 934 Foreign exchange contracts 7 143 — 150 Inventory-related payables — 345 13 358 Total Liabilities $ 7 $ 1,059 $ 376 $ 1,442 Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total (In millions) Assets: Inventories carried at market $ — $ 3,208 $ 1,491 $ 4,699 Unrealized derivative gains: Commodity contracts — 487 203 690 Foreign exchange contracts — 186 — 186 Interest rate contracts — 21 — 21 Cash equivalents 491 — — 491 Marketable securities 860 80 — 940 Segregated investments 2,158 — — 2,158 Deferred receivables consideration — 511 — 511 Total Assets $ 3,509 $ 4,493 $ 1,694 $ 9,696 Liabilities: Unrealized derivative losses: Commodity contracts $ — $ 564 $ 212 $ 776 Foreign exchange contracts — 150 — 150 Inventory-related payables — 612 40 652 Total Liabilities $ — $ 1,326 $ 252 $ 1,578
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	The following table presents a reconciliation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended June 30, 2015 . Level 3 Fair Value Asset Measurements at June 30, 2015 Inventories Carried at Market Commodity Derivative Contracts Gains Total Assets (In millions) Balance, March 31, 2015 $ 1,039 $ 178 $ 1,217 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold* 17 40 57 Purchases 2,851 — 2,851 Sales (2,890 ) — (2,890 ) Settlements — (117 ) (117 ) Transfers into Level 3 74 58 132 Transfers out of Level 3 (65 ) (5 ) (70 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2015 $ 1,026 $ 154 $ 1,180 * Includes increase in unrealized gains of $180 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2015 . The following table presents a reconciliation of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended June 30, 2015 . Level 3 Fair Value Liability Measurements at June 30, 2015 Inventory- related Payables Commodity Derivative Contracts Losses Total Liabilities (In millions) Balance, March 31, 2015 $ 20 $ 218 $ 238 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold* (6 ) 215 209 Purchases 6 — 6 Sales (6 ) — (6 ) Settlements — (114 ) (114 ) Transfers into Level 3 — 54 54 Transfers out of Level 3 (1 ) (10 ) (11 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2015 $ 13 $ 363 $ 376 * Includes increase in unrealized losses of $215 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at June 30, 2015 . The following table presents a reconciliation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended June 30, 2014 . Level 3 Fair Value Asset Measurements at June 30, 2014 Inventories Carried at Market Commodity Derivative Contracts Gains Total Assets (In millions) Balance, March 31, 2014 $ 1,871 $ 252 $ 2,123 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold* (32 ) 124 92 Purchases 3,845 — 3,845 Sales (4,465 ) — (4,465 ) Settlements — (183 ) (183 ) Transfers into Level 3 56 59 115 Transfers out of Level 3 (136 ) (13 ) (149 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2014 $ 1,139 $ 239 $ 1,378 * Includes increase in unrealized gains of $149 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2014 . The following table presents a reconciliation of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended June 30, 2014 . Level 3 Fair Value Liability Measurements at June 30, 2014 Inventory- related Payables Commodity Derivative Contracts Losses Total Liabilities (In millions) Balance, March 31, 2014 $ 27 $ 320 $ 347 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold* 3 49 52 Purchases 2 — 2 Sales (13 ) — (13 ) Settlements — (238 ) (238 ) Transfers into Level 3 — 41 41 Transfers out of Level 3 — (10 ) (10 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2014 $ 19 $ 162 $ 181 * Includes increase in unrealized losses of $58 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at June 30, 2014 . The following table presents a reconciliation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the six months ended June 30, 2015 . Level 3 Fair Value Asset Measurements at June 30, 2015 Inventories Carried at Market Commodity Derivative Contracts Gains Total Assets (In millions) Balance, December 31, 2014 $ 1,491 $ 203 $ 1,694 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold* (275 ) 109 (166 ) Purchases 5,668 — 5,668 Sales (5,693 ) — (5,693 ) Settlements — (261 ) (261 ) Transfers into Level 3 73 113 186 Transfers out of Level 3 (238 ) (10 ) (248 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2015 $ 1,026 $ 154 $ 1,180 * Includes increase in unrealized gains of $205 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2015 . The following table presents a reconciliation of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the six months ended June 30, 2015 . Level 3 Fair Value Liability Measurements at June 30, 2015 Inventory- related Payables Commodity Derivative Contracts Losses Total Liabilities (In millions) Balance, December 31, 2014 $ 40 $ 212 $ 252 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold* (11 ) 279 268 Purchases 12 — 12 Sales (28 ) — (28 ) Settlements — (249 ) (249 ) Transfers into Level 3 — 136 136 Transfers out of Level 3 — (15 ) (15 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2015 $ 13 $ 363 $ 376 * Includes increase in unrealized losses of $270 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at June 30, 2015 . The following table presents a reconciliation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the six months ended June 30, 2014 . Level 3 Fair Value Asset Measurements at June 30, 2014 Inventories Carried at Market Commodity Derivative Contracts Gains Total Assets (In millions) Balance, December 31, 2013 $ 1,812 $ 279 $ 2,091 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold* (207 ) 222 15 Purchases 7,948 — 7,948 Sales (8,359 ) — (8,359 ) Settlements — (363 ) (363 ) Transfers into Level 3 56 121 177 Transfers out of Level 3 (111 ) (20 ) (131 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2014 $ 1,139 $ 239 $ 1,378 * Includes increase in unrealized gains of $371 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2014 . The following table presents a reconciliation of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the six months ended June 30, 2014 . Level 3 Fair Value Liability Measurements at June 30, 2014 Inventory- related Payables Commodity Derivative Contracts Losses Total Liabilities (In millions) Balance, December 31, 2013 $ 34 $ 261 $ 295 Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold* 10 274 284 Purchases 6 — 6 Sales (31 ) — (31 ) Settlements — (450 ) (450 ) Transfers into Level 3 — 107 107 Transfers out of Level 3 — (30 ) (30 ) Ending balance, June 30, 2014 $ 19 $ 162 $ 181 * Includes increase in unrealized losses of $286 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at June 30, 2014 .
Unobservable Price Components Present in the Level 3 Valuations of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	The following table sets forth the weighted average percentage of the unobservable price components included in the Company’s Level 3 valuations as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . The Company’s Level 3 measurements may include Basis only, transportation cost only, or both price components. As an example, for Level 3 inventories with Basis, the unobservable component as of June 30, 2015 is a weighted average 14.6% of the total price for assets and 33.4% of the total price for liabilities. Weighted Average % of Total Price June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Component Type Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Inventories and Related Payables Basis 14.6 % 33.4 % 23.4 % 43.4 % Transportation cost 4.0 % 0.0 % 4.9 % 15.2 % Commodity Derivative Contracts Basis 22.1 % 14.4 % 13.5 % 13.6 % Transportation cost 8.8 % 31.3 % 10.2 % 19.5 %

Derivative Instruments and He27

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities (In millions) (In millions) FX Contracts $ 108 $ 150 $ 186 $ 150 Commodity Contracts 867 934 690 776 Total $ 975 $ 1,084 $ 876 $ 926 The following tables set forth the pre-tax gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments that have been included in the consolidated statements of earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . Three months ended June 30, 2015 2014 (In millions) FX Contracts Revenues $ (12 ) $ (2 ) Cost of products sold 6 44 Other income (expense) – net 31 (15 ) Commodity Contracts Cost of products sold $ (251 ) $ 405 Total gain (loss) recognized in earnings $ (226 ) $ 432 Six months ended June 30, 2015 2014 (In millions) FX Contracts Revenues $ 8 $ (8 ) Cost of products sold (63 ) 88 Other income (expense) – net 8 (24 ) Commodity Contracts Cost of products sold $ (13 ) $ (507 ) Total gain (loss) recognized in earnings $ (60 ) $ (451 ) The following table sets forth the fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities (In millions) (In millions) Interest Contracts $ 20 $ — $ 21 $ — Total $ 20 $ — $ 21 $ — The following tables set forth the pre-tax gains (losses) on derivatives designated as hedging instruments that have been included in the consolidated statements of earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . Three months ended Consolidated Statement of Earnings Locations June 30, 2015 2014 (In millions) Effective amounts recognized in earnings FX Contracts Other income/expense – net $ 5 $ — Commodity Contracts Cost of products sold (18 ) 11 Revenues (2 ) (58 ) Ineffective amount recognized in earnings Commodity Contracts Revenues — (1 ) Cost of products sold 9 (27 ) Interest Contracts Other income/expense - net 1 — Total amount recognized in earnings $ (5 ) $ (75 ) Six months ended Consolidated Statement of Earnings Locations June 30, 2015 2014 (In millions) Effective amounts recognized in earnings FX Contracts Other income/expense – net $ 22 $ — Commodity Contracts Cost of products sold (18 ) 7 Revenues 45 (85 ) Ineffective amount recognized in earnings Commodity Contracts Revenues 7 (24 ) Cost of products sold (4 ) (7 ) Interest Contracts Other income/expense - net 1 — Total amount recognized in earnings $ 53 $ (109 )
Schedule Of Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Related To Derivative Gains (Losses)	The following tables set forth the changes in AOCI related to derivatives gains (losses) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . Three months ended June 30, 2015 2014 (In millions) Balance at March 31, 2015 and 2014 $ 12 $ (59 ) Unrealized gains (losses) 23 23 Losses (gains) reclassified to earnings 15 47 Tax effect (9 ) (23 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 and 2014 $ 41 $ (12 ) Six months ended June 30, 2015 2014 (In millions) Balance at December 31, 2014 and 2013 $ 47 $ 5 Unrealized gains (losses) 31 (105 ) Losses (gains) reclassified to earnings (49 ) 78 Tax effect 12 10 Balance at June 30, 2015 and 2014 $ 41 $ (12 )

Marketable Securities (Tables)

Marketable Securities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]	Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In millions) June 30, 2015 United States government obligations Maturity less than 1 year $ 262 $ — $ — $ 262 Maturity 1 to 5 years 107 — — 107 Corporate debt securities Maturity 1 to 5 years 70 — — 70 Other debt securities Maturity less than 1 year 47 — — 47 Maturity 1 to 5 years 3 — — 3 Equity securities Available-for-sale 309 4 (1 ) 312 $ 798 $ 4 $ (1 ) $ 801 Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value (In millions) December 31, 2014 United States government obligations Maturity less than 1 year $ 385 $ — $ — $ 385 Maturity 1 to 5 years 93 — — 93 Corporate debt securities Maturity 1 to 5 years 72 — — 72 Other debt securities Maturity less than 1 year 130 — — 130 Maturity 1 to 5 years 3 — — 3 Equity securities Available-for-sale 328 1 (12 ) 317 $ 1,011 $ 1 $ (12 ) $ 1,000

Other Current Assets (Tables)

Other Current Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Current Assets	The following table sets forth the items in other current assets: June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 (In millions) Unrealized gains on derivative contracts $ 995 $ 897 Deferred receivables consideration 703 511 Customer omnibus receivable 1,106 1,532 Financing receivables - net (1) 630 402 Other current assets 1,733 2,714 $ 5,167 $ 6,056

Accrued Expenses And Other Pa30

Accrued Expenses And Other Payables (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses And Other Payables	The following table sets forth the items in accrued expenses and other payables: June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 (In millions) Unrealized losses on derivative contracts $ 1,084 $ 926 Accrued expenses and other payables 2,222 4,114 $ 3,306 $ 5,040

Accumulated Other Comprehensi31

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Details about AOCI Components	The following tables set forth the changes in AOCI by component for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 and the reclassifications out of AOCI for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : Three months ended June 30, 2015 (In millions) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Deferred Gain (Loss) on Hedging Activities Pension Liability Adjustment Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Total Balance at March 31, 2015 $ (1,323 ) $ 12 $ (607 ) $ 39 $ (1,879 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 177 23 (8 ) (20 ) 172 Amounts reclassified from AOCI — 15 4 — 19 Tax effect (6 ) (9 ) — (2 ) (17 ) Net current period other comprehensive income 171 29 (4 ) (22 ) 174 Balance at June 30, 2015 $ (1,152 ) $ 41 $ (611 ) $ 17 $ (1,705 ) Six months ended June 30, 2015 (In millions) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Deferred Gain (Loss) on Hedging Activities Pension Liability Adjustment Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ (654 ) $ 47 $ (630 ) $ (4 ) $ (1,241 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (524 ) 31 9 23 (461 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI — (49 ) 29 — (20 ) Tax effect 26 12 (19 ) (2 ) 17 Net current period other comprehensive income (498 ) (6 ) 19 21 (464 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ (1,152 ) $ 41 $ (611 ) $ 17 $ (1,705 ) The six-month period change in foreign currency translation adjustment is primarily due to U.S. dollar appreciation, mainly impacting the Euro-denominated equity of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	Amount reclassified from AOCI Three months ended Six months ended Details about AOCI components June 30, June 30, Jun 30 Jun 30 Affected line item in the consolidated statement of earnings (In millions) Deferred loss (gain) on hedging activities $ 2 $ 58 $ (45 ) $ 85 Revenues 17 (11 ) 17 (7 ) Cost of products sold (4 ) — (21 ) — Other income/expense 15 47 (49 ) 78 Total before tax (6 ) (18 ) 18 (29 ) Tax $ 9 $ 29 $ (31 ) $ 49 Net of tax Pension liability adjustment Amortization of defined benefit pension items: Prior service credit $ (11 ) $ (4 ) $ (13 ) $ (8 ) Actuarial losses 15 9 42 18 4 5 29 10 Total before tax — (1 ) (17 ) (3 ) Tax $ 4 $ 4 $ 12 $ 7 Net of tax

Other (Income) Expense - Net (T

Other (Income) Expense - Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other (Income) Expense - Net	The following tables set forth the items in other (income) expense: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In millions) Gains on sale/revaluation of assets $ (101 ) $ (13 ) $ (104 ) $ (34 ) Other – net 12 16 5 14 Other (Income) Expense - Net $ (89 ) $ 3 $ (99 ) $ (20 ) Gains on sale/revaluation of assets for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 include gain on the revaluation of the Company’s previously held investments in North Star Shipping and Minmetal in conjunction with the acquisition of the remaining interest of $27 million , gain on sale of a 50% interest in the Barcarena export terminal facility in Brazil to Glencore plc of $68 million , and gain on the sale of the lactic business of $6 million . Gains on sales of assets for the quarter and six months ended 2014 include gains on disposals of individually insignificant assets. Other - net for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 includes losses from foreign exchange derivative contracts partially offset by foreign exchange gains.

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Gross revenues Agricultural Services $ 7,833 $ 10,022 $ 16,911 $ 20,837 Corn Processing 2,592 3,243 5,080 6,239 Oilseeds Processing 8,239 9,662 15,135 17,914 Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients 687 298 1,294 557 Other 158 129 317 275 Intersegment elimination (2,323 ) (1,860 ) (4,045 ) (3,632 ) Total gross revenues $ 17,186 $ 21,494 $ 34,692 $ 42,190 Intersegment sales Agricultural Services $ 828 $ 792 $ 1,861 $ 1,896 Corn Processing 13 24 35 36 Oilseeds Processing 1,417 982 2,020 1,579 Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients 5 2 6 4 Other 60 60 123 117 Total intersegment sales $ 2,323 $ 1,860 $ 4,045 $ 3,632 Revenues from external customers Agricultural Services Merchandising and Handling $ 6,074 $ 8,241 $ 13,101 $ 16,993 Milling and Other 874 931 1,838 1,845 Transportation 57 58 111 103 Total Agricultural Services 7,005 9,230 15,050 18,941 Corn Processing Sweeteners and Starches 956 954 1,831 1,892 Bioproducts 1,623 2,265 3,214 4,311 Total Corn Processing 2,579 3,219 5,045 6,203 Oilseeds Processing Crushing and Origination 4,217 5,437 7,992 9,983 Refining, Packaging, Biodiesel, and Other 1,782 2,276 3,466 4,392 Cocoa and Other 751 837 1,508 1,664 Asia 72 130 149 296 Total Oilseeds Processing 6,822 8,680 13,115 16,335 Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients 682 296 1,288 553 Total Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients 682 296 1,288 553 Other - Financial 98 69 194 158 Total Other 98 69 194 158 Total revenues from external customers $ 17,186 $ 21,494 $ 34,692 $ 42,190 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Segment operating profit Agricultural Services $ 152 $ 184 $ 346 $ 326 Corn Processing 204 338 317 524 Oilseeds Processing 344 280 813 577 Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients 104 75 172 133 Other 4 11 15 19 Total segment operating profit 808 888 1,663 1,579 Corporate (282 ) (153 ) (447 ) (478 ) Earnings before income taxes $ 526 $ 735 $ 1,216 $ 1,101 June 30, December 31, (In millions) 2015 2014 Identifiable Assets Agricultural Services $ 9,362 $ 10,250 Corn Processing 6,188 6,384 Oilseeds Processing 13,017 12,712 Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients 3,213 3,468 Other 6,729 7,910 Corporate 2,059 3,273 Total identifiable assets $ 40,568 $ 43,997

Assets and Liabilities for Sa34

Assets and Liabilities for Sale (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]	The major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale were as follows: June 30, December 31, (In millions) Trade receivables $ 80 $ 94 Inventories 724 742 Other current assets 175 83 Goodwill 59 63 Other intangible assets 26 28 Net property, plant, and equipment 370 374 Other assets 10 19 Current assets held for sale $ 1,444 $ 1,403 Trade payables $ 127 $ 114 Accrued expenses and other payables 81 110 Other liabilities 7 6 Current liabilities held for sale $ 215 $ 230

New Accounting Standards (Detai

New Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	$ 32	$ 30

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Detai

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cost of acquisition paid in cash		$ 69	$ 0
NSS and Minmetal [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total cost of acquisitions	$ 76	76
Cost of acquisition paid in cash	69	69
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Fair Value	63	63
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment	43	43
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	122	122
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets	1	1
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities	34	$ 34
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain	$ 27

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - Weighted Average [Member] - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Related Payables [Member]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Basis	33.40%	43.40%
Inventories Carried At Market [Member]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Basis	14.60%	23.40%

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Measurements At Reporting Date) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets:
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 801	$ 1,000
Deferred receivables consideration	703	511
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets:
Inventories carried at market	4,054	4,699
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	177	491
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	795	940
Restricted Investments, at Fair Value	2,087	2,158
Deferred receivables consideration	703	511
Total Assets	8,811	9,696
Liabilities:
Inventory-related payables	358	652
Total Liabilities	1,442	1,578
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Commodity Contracts [Member]
Assets:
Derivative Asset	867	690
Derivative Liability	934	776
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Assets:
Derivative Asset	108	186
Derivative Liability	150	150
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Contracts [Member]
Assets:
Derivative Asset	20	21
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets:
Inventories carried at market	0	0
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	177	491
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	715	860
Restricted Investments, at Fair Value	2,087	2,158
Deferred receivables consideration	0	0
Total Assets	2,979	3,509
Liabilities:
Inventory-related payables	0	0
Total Liabilities	7	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Commodity Contracts [Member]
Assets:
Derivative Asset	0	0
Derivative Liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Assets:
Derivative Asset	0	0
Derivative Liability	7	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Interest Rate Contracts [Member]
Assets:
Derivative Asset	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Assets:
Inventories carried at market	3,028	3,208
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	80	80
Deferred receivables consideration	703	511
Total Assets	4,652	4,493
Liabilities:
Inventory-related payables	345	612
Total Liabilities	1,059	1,326
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Commodity Contracts [Member]
Assets:
Derivative Asset	713	487
Derivative Liability	571	564
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Assets:
Derivative Asset	108	186
Derivative Liability	143	150
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Interest Rate Contracts [Member]
Assets:
Derivative Asset	20	21
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets:
Inventories carried at market	1,026	1,491
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Deferred receivables consideration	0	0
Total Assets	1,180	1,694
Liabilities:
Inventory-related payables	13	40
Total Liabilities	376	252
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Commodity Contracts [Member]
Assets:
Derivative Asset	154	203
Derivative Liability	363	212
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Assets:
Derivative Asset	0	0
Derivative Liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Interest Rate Contracts [Member]
Assets:
Derivative Asset	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Reconc

Fair Value Measurements (Reconciliation Of Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)	$ 180		$ 149		$ 205		$ 371
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	1,217		2,123		1,694		2,091
Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold	57	[1]	92	[2]	(166)	[3]	15	[4]
Purchases	2,851		3,845		5,668		7,948
Sales	(2,890)		(4,465)		(5,693)		(8,359)
Settlements	(117)		(183)		(261)		(363)
Transfers into Level 3	132		115		186		177
Transfers out of Level 3	(70)		(149)		(248)		(131)
Balance at end of period	1,180		1,378		1,180		1,378
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Inventories Carried At Market [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	1,039		1,871		1,491		1,812
Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold	17	[1]	(32)	[2]	(275)	[3]	(207)	[4]
Purchases	2,851		3,845		5,668		7,948
Sales	(2,890)		(4,465)		(5,693)		(8,359)
Settlements	0		0		0		0
Transfers into Level 3	74		56		73		56
Transfers out of Level 3	(65)		(136)		(238)		(111)
Balance at end of period	1,026		1,139		1,026		1,139
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts Gains [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	178		252		203		279
Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold	40	[1]	124	[2]	109	[3]	222	[4]
Purchases	0		0		0		0
Sales	0		0		0		0
Settlements	(117)		(183)		(261)		(363)
Transfers into Level 3	58		59		113		121
Transfers out of Level 3	(5)		(13)		(10)		(20)
Balance at end of period	$ 154		$ 239		$ 154		$ 239
[1]	Includes increase in unrealized gains of $180 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2015.
[2]	* Includes increase in unrealized gains of $149 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2014.
[3]	* Includes increase in unrealized gains of $205 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2015.
[4]	* Includes increase in unrealized gains of $371 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2014.

Fair Value Measurements (Reco40

Fair Value Measurements (Reconciliation Of Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)	$ 215		$ 58		$ 270		$ 286
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	238		347		252		295
Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold	209	[1]	52	[2]	268	[3]	284	[4]
Purchases	6		2		12		6
Sales	(6)		(13)		(28)		(31)
Settlements	(114)		(238)		(249)		(450)
Transfers into Level 3	54		41		136		107
Transfers out of Level 3	(11)		(10)		(15)		(30)
Balance at end of period	376		181		376		181
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Inventory Related Payables [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	20		27		40		34
Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold	(6)	[1]	3	[2]	(11)	[3]	10	[4]
Purchases	6		2		12		6
Sales	(6)		(13)		(28)		(31)
Settlements	0		0		0		0
Transfers into Level 3	0		0		0		0
Transfers out of Level 3	(1)		0		0		0
Balance at end of period	13		19		13		19
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts Losses [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	218		320		212		261
Total increase (decrease) in realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold	215	[1]	49	[2]	279	[3]	274	[4]
Purchases	0		0		0		0
Sales	0		0		0		0
Settlements	(114)		(238)		(249)		(450)
Transfers into Level 3	54		41		136		107
Transfers out of Level 3	(10)		(10)		(15)		(30)
Balance at end of period	$ 363		$ 162		$ 363		$ 162
[1]	Includes increase in unrealized losses of $215 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at June 30, 2015.
[2]	* Includes increase in unrealized losses of $58 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at June 30, 2014.
[3]	* Includes increase in unrealized losses of $270 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at June 30, 2015.
[4]	* Includes increase in unrealized losses of $286 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at June 30, 2014.

Fair Value Measurements (Unobse

Fair Value Measurements (Unobservable Inputs In Level 3 Valuations Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - Weighted Average [Member] - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Related Payables [Member]
Unobservable inputs in Level 3 Valuations of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Basis	33.40%	43.40%
Transportation cost	0.00%	15.20%
Commodity Derivative Contracts Losses [Member]
Unobservable inputs in Level 3 Valuations of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Basis	14.40%	13.60%
Transportation cost	31.30%	19.50%
Inventories Carried At Market [Member]
Unobservable inputs in Level 3 Valuations of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Basis	14.60%	23.40%
Transportation cost	4.00%	4.90%
Commodity Derivative Contracts Gains [Member]
Unobservable inputs in Level 3 Valuations of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Basis	22.10%	13.50%
Transportation cost	8.80%	10.20%

Derivative Instruments and He42

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, gal in Millions, bu in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)bugal	Jun. 24, 2015EUR (€)	May. 01, 2015EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Net Investment in Foreign Operations, Assets, Fair Value, Net | €			€ 1,000
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	$ 20
Debt amount designated as a net investment hedge | €		€ 981
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		1.75%
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax	1
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	$ 0
Number of months price risk cash flow hedges gain loss will be recognized in earnings	12 months
Corn processed per month (in bushels) | bu	76
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	$ 20			$ 21
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Price Risk Cash Flow Hedges, after Tax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	22
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value				$ 0
After-tax losses in AOCI from commodity cash flow hedge transactions	$ (21)
Corn [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Historical time period of hedge percentages	12 months
Percentage of anticipated commodity purchases or production hedged during historical hedging period, low end of range (as a percent)	17.00%
Percentage of anticipated commodity purchases or production hedged during historical hedging period, high end of range (as a percent)	60.00%
Percentage of anticipated commodity purchases or production hedged over future hedging period, low end of range (as a percent)	1.00%
Percentage of anticipated commodity purchases or production hedged over future hedging period, high end of range (as a percent)	69.00%
Derivative Hedged Item Time Period	12 months
Ethanol [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Hedged Item Past Period of Time Hedged Volumes	12 months
Commodity sales volume hedged during historical hedging period, low end of range (in gallons) | gal	6
Commodity sales volume hedged during historical hedging period, high end of range (in gallons) | gal	95
Derivative Hedged Item Time Period	12 months
Contracted commodity sales volume hedged over future hedging period, low end of range (in gallons) | gal	0
Contracted commodity sales volume hedged over future hedging period, high end of range (in gallons) | gal	78

Derivative Instruments and He43

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value Of Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments) (Details) - Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
FX Contracts Assets	$ 108	$ 186
Commodity Contracts Assets	867	690
Total fair value of derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments	975	876
FX Contracts Liabilities	150	150
Commodity Contracts Liabilities	934	776
Total fair value of derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments.	$ 1,084	$ 926

Derivative Instruments and He44

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Pre-Tax Gains (Losses) On Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Total gain (loss) recognized in earnings	$ (226)	$ 432
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Total gain (loss) recognized in earnings			$ (60)	$ (451)
Other Income (Expense) - Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
FX Contracts	31	(15)	8	(24)
Revenues [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
FX Contracts	(12)	(2)	8	(8)
Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
FX Contracts	6	44	(63)	88
Commodity Contracts	$ (251)	$ 405	$ (13)	$ (507)

Derivative Instruments and He45

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value Of Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	$ 20
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	0
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	20	$ 21
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value		0
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Assets, at Fair Value	20	21
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Liabilities, at Fair Value	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments and He46

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Pre-Tax Gains (Losses) On Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments) (Details) - Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gains (Loss) [Line Items]
Total amount recognized in earnings	$ (5)	$ (75)	$ 53	$ (109)
Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gains (Loss) [Line Items]
Commodity Contracts effective amount recognized in earnings	(18)	11	(18)	7
Commodity contracts ineffective amount recognized in earnings	9	(27)	(4)	(7)
Revenues [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gains (Loss) [Line Items]
Commodity Contracts effective amount recognized in earnings	(2)	(58)	45	(85)
Commodity contracts ineffective amount recognized in earnings	0	(1)	7	(24)
Other Income (Expense) - Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gains (Loss) [Line Items]
FX Contracts effective amount recognized in earnings	5	$ 0	22	$ 0
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness	$ 1		$ 1

Derivative Instruments and He47

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Changes in AOCI Related to Derivative Gains (Losses)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at Beginning of Period	$ (1,879)		$ (1,241)
Unrealized gains (losses)	172		(461)
Losses (gains) reclassified to earnings	19		(20)
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax, portion attributable to parent	(17)		17
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at End of period	(1,705)		(1,705)
Deferred Gain (Loss) On Hedging Activities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at Beginning of Period	12	$ (59)	47	$ 5
Unrealized gains (losses)	23	23	31	(105)
Losses (gains) reclassified to earnings	15	47	(49)	78
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax, portion attributable to parent	(9)	(23)	12	10
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at End of period	$ 41	$ (12)	$ 41	$ (12)

Marketable Securities (Narrativ

Marketable Securities (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)security	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated in Investments	$ 1	$ 12
Unrealized losses that arose 12 months or longer	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	$ 5
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Greater than or Equal to One Year | security	1

Marketable Securities (Details)

Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated in Investments	$ 4	$ 1
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated in Investments	(1)	(12)
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	798	1,011
Available-for-sale Securities	801	1,000
United States Government Obligations [Member] | Maturity Less Than 1 Year [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	262	385
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated in Investments	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated in Investments	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	262	385
United States Government Obligations [Member] | Maturity 1 To 5 Years [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	107	93
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated in Investments	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated in Investments	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	107	93
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Maturity 1 To 5 Years [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	70	72
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated in Investments	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated in Investments	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	70	72
Other Debt Securities [Member] | Maturity Less Than 1 Year [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	47	130
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated in Investments	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated in Investments	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	47	130
Other Debt Securities [Member] | Maturity 1 To 5 Years [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	3	3
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated in Investments	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated in Investments	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	3	3
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated in Investments	4	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated in Investments	(1)	(12)
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	309	328
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	$ 312	$ 317

Other Current Assets (Details)

Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets [Abstract]
Unrealized gains on derivative contracts	$ 995		$ 995		$ 897
Deferred receivables consideration	703		703		511
Receivables from Customers	1,106		1,106		1,532
Financing Receivable, Net	630		630		402
Other current assets	1,733		1,733		2,714
Total other current assets	5,167		5,167		6,056
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	6		6		$ 11
Interest on financing receivables	$ 5	$ 4	$ 12	$ 12

Accrued Expenses And Other Pa51

Accrued Expenses And Other Payables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Unrealized losses on derivative contracts	$ 1,084	$ 926
Accrued expenses and other payables	2,222	4,114
Total accrued expenses and other payables	$ 3,306	$ 5,040

Debt And Financing Arrangemen52

Debt And Financing Arrangements (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Billions	Jun. 24, 2015EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2015EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Debt And Financing Arrangements [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date	Jun. 24, 2015
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.75%
Debt amount designated as a net investment hedge | €	€ 981
Excess of fair value over carrying value of long-term debt			$ 1.2
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt And Financing Arrangements [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			5.8
Unused lines of credit			5.6
Commercial Paper [Member]
Debt And Financing Arrangements [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			4
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member]
Debt And Financing Arrangements [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			1.6
Used lines of credit			$ 1.3
1.75% Notes Euros [Member]
Debt And Financing Arrangements [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | €	600
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt | €		€ 594
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date			Jun. 23, 2023
Floating Rate Notes Euros [Member]
Debt And Financing Arrangements [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | €	€ 500
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt | €		€ 499
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date			Jun. 24, 2019

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)assessment	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)assessment	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate	27.20%	27.60%	28.00%	27.30%
Brazilian Federal Revenue Service [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Number of separate tax assessments | assessment	3		3
Estimated Tax Assessment Including Penalties and Interest	$ 436		$ 436
Estimated Additional Tax Assessment	50		50
Argentine Tax Authorities [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Estimated Additional Tax Assessment	284		284
Estimated Tax Assessment Including Interest	$ 92		$ 92

Accumulated Other Comprehensi54

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at Beginning of Period	$ (1,879)		$ (1,241)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	172		(461)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	19		(20)
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax, portion attributable to parent	(17)		17
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at End of period	(1,705)		(1,705)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	174		(464)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at Beginning of Period	(1,323)		(654)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	177		(524)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	0		0
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax, portion attributable to parent	(6)		26
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at End of period	(1,152)		(1,152)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	171		(498)
Deferred Gain (Loss) On Hedging Activities [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at Beginning of Period	12	$ (59)	47	$ 5
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	23	23	31	(105)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	15	47	(49)	78
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax, portion attributable to parent	(9)	(23)	12	10
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at End of period	41	$ (12)	41	$ (12)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	29		(6)
Pension Liability Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at Beginning of Period	(607)		(630)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(8)		9
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	4		29
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax, portion attributable to parent	0		(19)
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at End of period	(611)		(611)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(4)		19
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at Beginning of Period	39		(4)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(20)		23
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	0		0
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax, portion attributable to parent	(2)		(2)
Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at End of period	17		17
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$ (22)		$ 21

Accumulated Other Comprehensi55

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Cost of Revenue	$ 16,222	$ 20,322	$ 32,626	$ 40,343
Other (income) expense - net	(89)	3	(99)	(20)
Revenues	(17,186)	(21,494)	(34,692)	(42,190)
Earnings Before Income Taxes	(526)	(735)	(1,216)	(1,101)
Tax	143	203	340	301
Net Earnings Including Noncontrolling Interests	(383)	(532)	(876)	(800)
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Deferred (Gain) Loss On Hedging Activities [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Cost of Revenue	17	(11)	17	(7)
Other (income) expense - net	(4)	0	(21)	0
Revenues	2	58	(45)	85
Earnings Before Income Taxes	15	47	(49)	78
Tax	(6)	(18)	18	(29)
Net Earnings Including Noncontrolling Interests	9	29	(31)	49
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension Liability Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Prior service cost (credit)	(11)	(4)	(13)	(8)
Actuarial (gains ) losses	15	9	42	18
Earnings Before Income Taxes	4	5	29	10
Tax	0	(1)	(17)	(3)
Net Earnings Including Noncontrolling Interests	$ 4	$ 4	$ 12	$ 7

Other (Income) Expense (Details

Other (Income) Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]
Gain on sale of assets and revaluation	$ (101)	$ (13)	$ (104)	$ (34)
Other - net	12	16	5	14
Other (Income) Expense - Net	(89)	$ 3	(99)	$ (20)
NSS and Minmetal [Member]
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]
Gain on sale of assets and revaluation	(27)		(27)
Brazil JV [Member]
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]
Gain on sale of assets and revaluation	$ (68)		(68)
Equity Sold, Percentage	50.00%
Lactic [Member]
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]
Gain on sale of assets and revaluation	$ (6)		$ (6)

Segment Information (Narrative)

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) - segment	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	4
Wilmar International Limited [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	18.10%	17.30%
GrainCorp [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Investment, Ownership Percentage	19.80%
Pacificor [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	32.20%

Segment Information (Segment In

Segment Information (Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Information
Revenues	$ 17,186	$ 21,494	$ 34,692	$ 42,190
Earnings Before Income Taxes	526	735	1,216	1,101
Assets	40,568		40,568		$ 43,997
Segment Total [Member]
Segment Information
Earnings Before Income Taxes	808	888	1,663	1,579
Agricultural Services [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	7,005	9,230	15,050	18,941
Earnings Before Income Taxes	152	184	346	326
Assets	9,362		9,362		10,250
Merchandising and handling [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	6,074	8,241	13,101	16,993
Transportation [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	57	58	111	103
Milling and other [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	874	931	1,838	1,845
Corn Processing [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	2,579	3,219	5,045	6,203
Earnings Before Income Taxes	204	338	317	524
Assets	6,188		6,188		6,384
Sweeteners and starches [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	956	954	1,831	1,892
Bioproducts [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	1,623	2,265	3,214	4,311
Oilseeds Processing [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	6,822	8,680	13,115	16,335
Earnings Before Income Taxes	344	280	813	577
Assets	13,017		13,017		12,712
Crushing and origination [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	4,217	5,437	7,992	9,983
Refining, packaging, biodiesel, and other [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	1,782	2,276	3,466	4,392
Cocoa and other [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	751	837	1,508	1,664
Asia [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	72	130	149	296
Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	682	296	1,288	553
Earnings Before Income Taxes	104	75	172	133
Assets	3,213		3,213		3,468
Other [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	98	69	194	158
Earnings Before Income Taxes	4	11	15	19
Assets	6,729		6,729		7,910
Financial [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	98	69	194	158
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Information
Earnings Before Income Taxes	(282)	(153)	(447)	(478)
Assets	2,059		2,059		$ 3,273
Operating Segments [Member] | Agricultural Services [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	7,833	10,022	16,911	20,837
Operating Segments [Member] | Corn Processing [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	2,592	3,243	5,080	6,239
Operating Segments [Member] | Oilseeds Processing [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	8,239	9,662	15,135	17,914
Operating Segments [Member] | Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	687	298	1,294	557
Operating Segments [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	158	129	317	275
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	(2,323)	(1,860)	(4,045)	(3,632)
Intersegment Elimination [Member] | Agricultural Services [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	(828)	(792)	(1,861)	(1,896)
Intersegment Elimination [Member] | Corn Processing [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	(13)	(24)	(35)	(36)
Intersegment Elimination [Member] | Oilseeds Processing [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	(1,417)	(982)	(2,020)	(1,579)
Intersegment Elimination [Member] | Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	(5)	(2)	(6)	(4)
Intersegment Elimination [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Information
Revenues	$ (60)	$ (60)	$ (123)	$ (117)

Assets and Liabilities for Sa59

Assets and Liabilities for Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Trade Receivables Held-for-sale, Net	$ 80	$ 94
Inventories, Property Held-for-sale, Current	724	742
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Prepaid and Other Assets, Current	175	83
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill, Current	59	63
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Current	26	28
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Current	370	374
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Assets	10	19
Current assets held for sale	1,444	1,403
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable, Current	127	114
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities, Current	81	110
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Liabilities	7	6
Current liabilities held for sale	215	$ 230
Chocolate [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected proceeds from a business divestiture	440
Cocoa [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected proceeds from a business divestiture	$ 1,300

Asset Impairment, Exit, and R60

Asset Impairment, Exit, and Restructuring Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment, exit, and restructuring costs	$ 31	$ 31	$ 31	$ 31
Relocation costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment, exit, and restructuring costs		16		16
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment, exit, and restructuring costs		$ 15		$ 15
Oilseeds Processing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment, exit, and restructuring costs	28		28
Corn Processing and Ag Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment, exit, and restructuring costs	$ 3		$ 3

Sale of Accounts Receivable (Na

Sale of Accounts Receivable (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Receivables			$ 20,800	$ 14,700
Collections applied to deferred consideration			20,600	13,600
Cash payments received in exchange for the transfer of accounts receivable	$ 2,000		2,000		$ 2,100
Proceeds from transfer of receivables	1,300		1,300		1,600
Deferred receivables consideration	703		703		$ 511
Loss on transfer of accounts receivables to purchasers	1	$ 1	2	$ 2
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	1,600		1,600
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member] | Program [Member]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	1,300		1,300
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member] | Second Program [Member]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 300		$ 300

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 01, 2015
Debt tender offer [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount			$ 794
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Amount Paid			$ 961
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt		$ (172)
Sale of Business [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	$ 440