Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Oct. 23, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | SANDERSON FARMS INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000812128 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Oct. 23, 2019 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MS |
Entity File Number | 1-14977 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 64-0615843 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 127 Flynt Road |
Entity Address, City or Town | Laurel |
Entity Address, State or Province | MS |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 39443 |
City Area Code | 601 |
Local Phone Number | 649-4030 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $1 par value per share |
Trading Symbol | SAFM |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |