Disclosure - Quarterly Unaudited Results of Operation [Abstract] Disclosure - Quarterly Unaudited Results of Operation [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] Net sales Revenue, Net Gross profit Gross Profit Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Income (loss) attributable to controlling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic net income per common share Earnings Per Share, Basic Common shares used in basic EPS calculation Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted net income per common share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS calculation Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Disclosure - Restricted Share-Based Award Activity (Including Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units) [Abstract] Disclosure - Restricted Share-Based Award Activity (Including Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units) [Abstract] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Table] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Table] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Type Award Type [Axis] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award Type [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units [Member] Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Line Items] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Line Items] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Line Items] Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Ending Balance Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Beginning Balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Ending Balance The Intrinsic Value of Stock Option and SAR Awards Outstanding And Exercisable [Abstract] Disclosure - The Intrinsic Value of Stock Option and SAR Awards Outstanding and Exercisable [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Stock Option Program and Stock Appreciation Rights Program (SARs) Stock Option Program And Stock Appreciation Rights Program (SARs) [Member] Stock Option Program and Stock Appreciation Right Program Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Disclosure, Aggregate Stock Option And SARs Activity [Abstract] [Abstract] Disclosure - Aggregate Stock Option and SARs Activity [Abstract] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Table] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Table] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Table] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Line Items] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Line Items] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Line Items] Number of Options/SARs Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Beginning balance (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Exercised (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Ending balance (shares) Exercisable (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Beginning balance (US$ per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted (US$ per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (US$ per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited (US$ per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Ending balance (US$ per share) Exercisable (US$ per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Disclosure Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Abstract] Disclosure - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Abstract] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table] Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Table] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Parent Parent Company [Member] Subsidiary Guarantors Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantors Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items] Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items] Cost of sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Cost of sales-impairment, restructuring and other Cost Of Sales, Impairment, Restructuring And Other Charges The aggregate costs and expenses related to impairment restructuring and other charges related to cost of sales. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). Cost of sales-product registration and recall matters Cost Of Goods Sold Product Registration And Recall The aggregate costs and expenses related to product registration and recall matters, primarily associated with the reworking of certain finished goods inventories and the disposal of certain products. Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Impairment, restructuring and other Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Product registration and recall matters Product Registration And Recall Matters The total amount of operating costs and general and administrative expenses, such as consulting and legal costs, incurred during the reporting period related to product registration and recall matters. Other income, net Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Income (loss) from operations Operating Income (Loss) Equity income in subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Other nonoperating income Other Nonoperating Income Costs related to refinancing Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs Interest expense Interest Expense Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to controlling interest Disclosure, Income Taxes, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Additional Information [Abstract] Federal Income Tax Note [Table] Federal Income Tax Note [Table] Other Tax Carryforward Data by Item [Axis] Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis] Other Tax Carryforward, Name [Domain] Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain] Income Tax Authority Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Other Controlled Companies [Member] Other Controlled Companies [Member] U.S. state and local tax authorities State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Foreign Country Foreign Tax Authority [Member] U.S. state and local audits Domestic Tax Authority [Member] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Turf-Seed (Europe) Limited [Member] Turf-Seed (Europe) Limited [Member] Turf Seed Europe Limited Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Minimum Tax Year [Member] Minimum Tax Year [Member] Minimum year under tax examination range Maximum Tax Year [Member] Maximum Tax Year [Member] [Member] Maximum year under tax examination range Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items] Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items] Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Foreign net operating losses on foreign disregarded entities Foreign Net Operating Losses On Foreign Disregarded Entities Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign Statutory tax benefit of net operating loss carryovers and related valuation allowances Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Tax benefit associated with losses Tax Benefit Associated With Losses Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Foreign Tax Credits Tax benefits associated with state tax credits Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount Deferred tax on unremitted earnings Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Gross unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Unrecognized tax benefits that would have an impact on the effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Unrecognized tax benefits accrued payment of interest Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued Unrecognized tax benefits accrued payment of penalties Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued Recognized benefit related to tax interest and penalties Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense Foreign net operating losses Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign State net operating losses carryforward State Net Operating Losses Carryforward Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local State net operating losses carryforward period, minimum State Net Operating Losses Carryforward Period, Minimum Tax Loss Carryforwards, Minimum Period Carried Forward State net operating losses carryforward period, maximum State Net Operating Losses Carryforward Period, Maximum Tax Loss Carryforwards, Maximum Period Carried Forward Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Amount recognized as tax benefit that likelihood of being realized upon settlement Amount Recognized As Tax Benefit That Likelihood Of Being Realized Upon Settlement Income tax examination minimum likelihood of tax benefits being realized upon ultimate settlement of any related appeals or litigation processes. Foreign tax credit carryovers Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign Tax periods under investigation Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination Disclosure, Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets, Annual Expense, Assumptions And Other Information Of The Company's Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Abstract] Disclosure - Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets, Annual Expense, Assumptions and Other Information of the Company's Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Abstract] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] U.S. Defined Benefit Plans United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] International Defined Benefit Plans Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Change in projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward] Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Benefit obligation at beginning of year Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Impact On Benefit Obligation The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time included in the rollforward of benefit obligation. Actuarial (gain) loss Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Benefits paid Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Curtailment loss (gain) Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes Foreign currency translation Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss) Benefit obligation at end of year Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation Change in plan assets [Roll Forward] Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward] Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Actual return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Employer contribution Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets Foreign currency translation Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets Other Defined Benefit Plan, Other Fair Value of Plan Assets Other change in the fair value of the plan assets not specifically identified in the taxonomy. Fair value of plan asset at end of period Underfunded status at end of year Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract] Projected benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation Accumulated benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation Fair value of plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract] Current liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities Noncurrent liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Total amount accrued Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract] Actuarial loss Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax Prior service cost Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Total amount recognized Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Total change in other comprehensive loss attributable to: Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, [Abstract] Pension benefit gain (loss) during the period Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Actuarial Gain (Loss), before Tax Reclassification of pension benefit losses to net income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Curtailment gain during the period Curtailment Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income Loss Curtailment Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign currency translation Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Currency Translation Before Tax The net amount recognized in other comprehensive income attributed to foreign currency changes. Total change in other comprehensive loss Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost in fiscal 2014 are as follows: Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year [Abstract] Actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Other Comprehensive Income, Amortization of Actuarial Gain Loss During Period, before Tax The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income related to actuarial gains or losses expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented. Prior service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Amount to be amortized into net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year Weighted average assumptions used in development of projected benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract] Discount rate Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Rate of compensation increase Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase Disclosure D E B T Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - DEBT - Additional Information [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Table] Debt Disclosure [Table] Debt Disclosure [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangements, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale by Type [Axis] Financial Instrument [Axis] Types of Financial Instruments [Domain] Financial Instruments [Domain] Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member] Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member] Line of Credit Facility Lender Name [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Term loans Secured Term Loan [Member] Secured Term Loan [Member] Revolving loans Secured Revolving Loan [Member] Secured Revolving Loan [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Interest rate swap agreements Interest Rate Swap [Member] Long-term Debt, Type Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Letter of Credit Letter of Credit [Member] Senior Notes - 7.25% Senior Notes, 7.25% Due 2018 [Member] Senior notes 7.25 percent due 2018 Senior Notes 7.25 Percent Due 2018 Senior Notes 7.25 Percent Due 2018 [Member] Senior notes 7.25 percent due 2018 [Member] Senior Notes - 6.625% Senior Notes, 6.625% Due 2020 [Member] Senior notes 6.625 percent due 2020 Senior Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2020 Senior Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2020 [Member] Senior notes 6.625 percent due 2020 [Member] Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member] Period Period [Axis] Period Period [Domain] Period [Domain] Period [Domain] Fiscal Years Through 2015 Fiscal Years Through 2015. [Member] Fiscal Years Through 2015 [Member] Beginning Fiscal Year 2016 Beginning Fiscal Year 2016 [Member] Beginning Fiscal Year 2016 [Member] Debt Disclosure [Line Items] Debt Disclosure [Line Items] Debt Disclosure [Line Items] Aggregate Accounts Receivable, Maximum Amount Allowable Under MARP Agreement Aggregate Accounts Receivable, Maximum Amount Allowable Under MARP Agreement Aggregate Accounts Receivable, Maximum Amount Allowable Under MARP Agreement Senior secured credit facilities, maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Debt, maturity period Debt, Maturity Period Debt Instrument Maturity Period Debt, additional maximum borrowing capacity with restrictions Debt, Additional Maximum Borrowing Capacity With Restrictions Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, with Restrictions Restricted payment limitation Restricted payment limitation Limitation under credit facility covenants on restricted payments Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount Leverage ratio Leverage Ratio Ratio used to calculate the financial leverage of a company or to measure its ability to meet financial obligations. Assets Assets Basis points in addition to LIBOR applicable to borrowed currencies Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement, remaining borrowing capacity Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement, remaining borrowing capacity Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement, remaining borrowing capacity Carrying Amount Long-term Debt, Gross Long-term Debt Long-term Debt Accounts receivable pledged Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value Aggregate face amount of letters of credit outstanding Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Senior secured credit facilities, available borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Debt instrument stated interest rate (percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Debt, first required interest payment date Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment Proceed from issuance of unsecured debt Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt Debt, interest payment dates Debt, Interest Payment Dates Interest payments date on debt instrument. Debt, covenant restriction Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants Debt, maturity date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Interest coverage ratio Interest Coverage Ratio Ratio used to assses the company's ability to pay interest on outstanding debt. Debt, weighted average interest rate Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Long-term Debt, Fair Value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Derivative, Notional Amount Derivative, Notional Amount Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract] Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure - Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information- Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information- Additional Information [Abstract] Quarterly Financial Information [Table] Quarterly Financial Information [Table] Quarterly Financial Information [Table] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Wild Bird Food Wild Bird Food [Member] Wild Bird Food Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Operating Activities [Axis] Operating Activities [Axis] Segment, Operating Activities [Domain] Operating Activities [Domain] Discontinued Operations [Member] Discontinued Operations [Member] Global Consumer [Member] Global Consumer [Member] Global Consumer [Member] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Gain on sale of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Percentage of annual net sales from combined second and third quarter sales Percentage of annual net sales Net Sales for the second and third fiscal quarters percentage of annual net sales. Product registration and recall charges Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Intangible asset impairments Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Other Restructuring Costs Other Restructuring Costs Cash received from sale of business Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Future earn-out payments Future Earn Out from Sale of Business Future Earn Out from Sale of Business Proceeds from sale of manufacturing facilities Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets Goodwill and intangible asset impairments Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation Disclosure - Performance-Based Award Activity [Abstract] Disclosure - Performance-Based Award Activity [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Performance Based Units Performance Based Units [Member] Performance Based Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Number of units [Roll Forward] Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit Statement of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) [Abstract] Statement of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) [Abstract] Net unrealized losses on derivative instruments, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification of net unrealized losses on derivatives, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Net unrealized gains (losses) in pension and other post retirment benefits, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification net pension and postretirement benefit income (loss), tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Legal Entity [Axis] SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure And Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Text Block] Disclosures related to balances of common stock, preferred stock and components of a stock option or other award plan under which share-based compensation is awarded to employees, typically comprised of the amount of unearned compensation (deferred compensation cost), compensation expense, and changes in the quantity and fair value of the shares granted, exercised, forfeited, and issued and outstanding pertaining to that plan. Disclosure may also include nature and general terms of such arrangements that existed during the period and potential effects of those arrangements on shareholders, effect of compensation cost arising from share-based payment arrangements on the income statement, method of estimating the fair value of the goods or services received, or the fair value of the equity instruments granted, during the period, cash flow effects resulting from share-based payment arrangements and, for registrants that accelerate vesting of out of the money share options, reasons for the decision to accelerate. Concentrations of Accounts Receivable Credit Risk Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block] Percentages of Three Largest Customers Consolidated Net Sales Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block] Authorized and Issued Capital Shares Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Awards Granted Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block] Total Share-Based Compensation Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Aggregate Stock Option and SARs Activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of Certain Information Pertaining to Stock Option and SAR Awards Outstanding and Exercisable Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block] The Intrinsic Value of Stock Option and SAR Awards Outstanding and Exercisable The Intrinsic Value Of Stock Option And SAR Awards Outstanding And Exercisable [Table Text Block] Schedule of Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions for Awards Granted The Weighted Average Assumptions For Awards Granted [Table Text Block] Fair Value And Fair Value Assumptions For Options Granted Schedule of Restricted Share-Based Award Activity (Including Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units) Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Performance-Based Award Activity Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block] ACQUISITIONS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Outstanding Commodity Contracts that Hedge Forecasted Purchases Derivative Volume Table [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the volume of the entity's derivatives. 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Number Of Minimum Service For Eligibility Number Of Minimum Service For Eligibility Postretirement Medical Benefits Number Of Years Of Service For Eligibility Deferred Actuarial Gain For Past Service Deferred Actuarial Gain For Past Service The net increase or decrease of changes in the value of either the benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption attributed to past service. Amortization Of The Actuarial Gain And Reduction Of Service And Interest Costs Served Amortization Of The Actuarial Gain And Reduction Of Service And Interest Costs Served Amount the net periodic benefit cost increased decreased for the period. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments. 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The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan. Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Impact On Benefit Obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Benefits paid Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Contributions by Plan Participants Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Contributions by Plan Participants The amount of contributions made by plan participants. This item represents a periodic increase to the plan obligation and an increase to plan assets included in the rollforward of benefit obligation. Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value Of Benefits Paid Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value Of Benefits Paid The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations and a decrease to plan assets included in the rollforward of benefit obligation. 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Provision for income taxes Disclosure, Net Commission Earned Under The Marketing Agreement [Abstract] [Abstract] Disclosure - Net Commission Earned Under the Marketing Agreement [Abstract] Marketing Agreement [Table] Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table] Marketing Agreement Marketing Agreement [Axis] Marketing Agreement [Axis] Marketing Agreement [Domain] Marketing Agreement [Domain] Marketing Agreement [Domain] Monsanto Marketing Agreement Monsanto Marketing Agreement [Member] Monsanto Marketing Agreement Region Reporting Information, by Region Region Reporting Information By Region [Axis] Disclosure of profit or loss, total assets for each reportable region, and a description of the types of products and services for each reportable region. Reporting Region [Domain] Reporting Region [Domain] A regional component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements. 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State NOL carryovers Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local Foreign NOL carryovers Interest rate swaps Deferred Tax Assets, Derivative Instruments Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Gross deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Valuation allowance Total deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract] Property, plant and equipment Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Intangible assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Total deferred tax liability Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Net deferred tax asset (liability) Deferred Tax Assets, Net INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis [Abstract] Disclosure - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Abstract] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Table] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Foreign currency swap contracts Currency Swap [Member] Commodity hedging instruments Commodity Contract [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Derivative assets Derivative Asset Other Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Total assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring Derivative liabilities Derivative Liability Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring Disclosure - Retiree Medical Plan for Domestic Associated [Abstract] Disclosure - Retiree Medical Plan for Domestic Associated [Abstract] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Benefits paid, federal subsidy Prescription Drug Benefit, Reduction in Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation for Subsidy Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Impairment, restructuring and other Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges Costs related to refinancing Costs Related to Refinancing (Non-cash) Non-cash portion of costs related to refinancing included on the Statement of Operations. Share-based compensation expense Depreciation Depreciation Amortization Amortization Deferred taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Loss (gain) on sale of long-lived assets Gain Loss On Sale Of Long Lived Assets The excess or deficiency of net proceeds from sale in the period compared to carrying value of long-lived assets as of consummation date of the sale. Gain on sale of business Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business Gain (loss) on investment of unconsolidated affiliate Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Other current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities Restructuring reserves Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve Other non-current items Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities, Net Other, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of business, net of transaction costs Investments in property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale and leaseback transaction Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds Investment in unconsolidated affiliate Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates Investments in acquired businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Borrowings under revolving and bank lines of credit and term loans Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments under revolving and bank lines of credit and term loans Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Repayment of 7.25% senior notes Repayments of Secured Debt Financing and issuance fees Payments of Financing Costs Dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Purchase of Common Shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payments on sellers notes Repayments of Notes Payable Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Cash received from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid, Net Call premium on 7.25% senior notes Bond Premium Paid The cash outflow from a payment bond premium related to the repayment of senior debt. Income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Research and Development Expense Research and Development Expense [Member] Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Deferred Advertising Costs Deferred Advertising Costs Capitalized Computer Software, Net Capitalized Computer Software, Net Product Liability Accrual, Period Expense Product Liability Accrual, Period Expense Advertising expenses Advertising Expense Research and development charge Research and Development Expense Product registration costs Product registration costs Costs incurred in relation to product registrations. Adjustment to reflect inventories at net realizable values Inventory Valuation Reserves Interest capitalized on capital projects Interest Costs Capitalized Noncash investing activities for unpaid liabilities incurred Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Amortization of capitalized internal use computer software Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization Disclosure - Company's Debt Matures in Next Fiscal Years [Abstract] Disclosure - Company's Debt Matures in Next Fiscal Years [Abstract] Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Table] Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Table] Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Table] Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items] Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items] Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items] 2015 Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2016 Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2017 Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2018 Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2019 Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five Thereafter Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Marketing Agreement Table Marketing Agreement [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products. 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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Net sales Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Operating costs Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense Gain on sale of assets Other (income) expense, net Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Income And Expenses Amount of other income and expenses attributable to the disposal group including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period. Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Income tax expense from discontinued operations Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Results of discontinued operations and schedule of the major classes of assets and liabilities Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block] COMMITMENTS Commitments Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of the Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Disclosure - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Discount Rate Used In Development of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Disclosure - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Discount Rate Used In Development of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Components of net periodic benefit cost Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract] Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract] Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Curtailment loss Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments Net amortization Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Total benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Discount rate used in development of net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate Detail of Certain Financial Statement Accounts Disclosure Of Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of certain financial statement accounts in the consolidating balance sheet. Certain Financial Statement Accounts - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Disclosure, Fair Value of The Company's Pension Plan Asset [Abstract] Disclosure - Fair Value of The Company's Pension Plan Asset [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain] Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) U.S. Defined Benefit Plans Assets International Defined Benefit Plan Assets Mutual Funds Mutual Funds [Member] Mutual Funds Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Real Estate Funds Mutual funds - equities Equity Funds [Member] Mutual funds - fixed income Fixed Income Funds [Member] Fair value of plan assets Disclosure, Certain Financial Statement Accounts, Accumulated Otehr Comprehensive Loss: [Abstract] Disclosure - Certain Financial Statement Accounts - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS: [Abstract] Unrecognized loss on derivatives, net of tax of $4.3, $7.1 and $10.6 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Pension and other postretirement liabilities, net of tax of $38.6, $31.4 and $36.1 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustment Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure - Detail of Certain Financial Statement Accounts [Abstract] Disclosure - Detail of Certain Financial Statement Accounts [Abstract] INVENTORIES: Inventory, Net [Abstract] Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Work-in-progress Inventory, Work in Process, Gross Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross Inventories PREPAID AND OTHER ASSETS: Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract] Deferred tax asset Accounts receivable, non-trade Other Receivables, Net, Current Other Other Assets, Current Prepaid and other assets PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET: Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] Land and improvements Land And Improvements Real estate assets held for productive use and depreciable assets that are an addition or improvement to real estate held for productive use. Buildings Buildings and Improvements, Gross Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross Furniture and fixtures Furniture and Fixtures, Gross Software Capitalized Computer Software, Gross Aircraft Aircraft, Gross Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of aircraft. Construction in progress Construction in Progress, Gross Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less: accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES: Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Payroll and other compensation accruals Employee-related Liabilities, Current Advertising and promotional accruals Advertising And Promotional Accruals Accruals related to advertising and promotional activities. Other Other Current Liabilities Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of other miscellaneous obligations incurred and payable not separately disclosed. OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Accrued pension and postretirement liabilities Deferred tax liability Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Other Other Liabilities, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of other noncurrent miscellaneous obligations incurred and payable not separately disclosed. Other non-current liabilities Disclosure, Fair Value Measurements, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Additional Information [Abstract] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Intangible Assets by Major Class Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Intangible Assets by Major Class Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Ortho Tradename [Member] Ortho Tradename [Member] Ortho Tradename [Member] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure Asset Impairment Charges RETIREMENT PLANS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure, Net Current And Non-Current Components Of Deferred Income Taxes Recognized In The Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Disclosure - Net Current and Non-Current Components of Deferred Income Taxes Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Prepaid and other assets Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] Other liabilities Other Liabilities [Member] Net non-current deferred tax liabilities (classified with other liabilities) Net deferred tax asset (liability) Disclosure, Estimated Fair Values Of The Company's Debt Instruments [Abstract] Disclosure - Estimated Fair Values The Company's Debt Instruments [Abstract] Other DETAIL OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENT ACCOUNTS Detail Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] The detailed breakdown of certain financial statement accounts at the consolidated level. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block] Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Condensed Financial Statements [Table Text Block] Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block] Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Disclosure, Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Additional Information [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Interest expense Interest Expense [Member] Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Other current liabilities Other Current Liabilities [Member] Hedging Designation Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] DERIVATIVES DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative, by Nature Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, Name [Domain] Derivative, Name [Domain] Urea Urea [Member] Urea [Member] Diesel Diesel Fuel [Member] Diesel Fuel [Member] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items] Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items] Negative fair value of foreign currency contracts Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net Recognized hedge ineffectiveness Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net Interest rate loss amount expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net Commodity loss amount expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Schedule of Components of Long-Term Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Company's Debt Maturities Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Derivative Instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Estimated Fair Values of the Company's Debt Instruments Estimated Fair Values The Company's Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Carrying Value And Fair Value Of Long Term Debt, Disclosure Disclosure Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Abstract] Disclosure - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Abstract] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table] Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items] Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items] Accounts receivable, net Total current assets Equity investment in subsidiaries Equity Method Investments Intercompany assets Intercompany Assets Carrying amounts of assets as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions. Total assets Total current liabilities Equity investment in subsidiaries Equity Method Investment, Underlying Equity in Net Assets Intercompany liabilities Intercompany Liabilities Carrying amounts of liabilities as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions. Total liabilities Total shareholders' equity - controlling interest Total equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Shares Common Stock [Member] Capital in Excess of Stated Value Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Shares Treasury Stock [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Parent [Member] Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Shares, Issued Shares, Issued Balance Noncontrolling Interest Balance Balance (in shares) Shares, Outstanding Net income (loss) Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Share-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Dividends declared ($3.7625 per share in 2014, $1.4125 per share in 2013 and $1.225 per share in 2012) Dividends Treasury share repurchases (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury share repurchases Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Treasury share issuances (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued Treasury share issuances Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued Investment in nonconsolidated affiliate Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Other Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other Balance (in shares) Balance Balance Disclosure - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Weighted Average Assumptions [Abstract] Disclosure - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Weighted Average Assumptions [Abstract] Benefits paid Components of net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Net periodic benefit cost Net Periodic Benefit Cost The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period before settlements and curtailments. Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements Contractual termination benefits Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special or Contractual Termination Benefits Recognized During Period Total benefit cost Weighted average assumptions used in development of net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Discount rate Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets Rate of compensation increase Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase CONTINGENCIES Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure, Operating Leases, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - OPERATING LEASES - Additional Information [Abstract] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Name of Property [Axis] Name of Property [Axis] Name of Property [Domain] Name of Property [Domain] Falcon Aircraft [Member] Falcon Aircraft [Member] Falcon Aircraft [Member] Bombardier Aircraft [Member] Bombardier Aircraft [Member] Bombardier Aircraft [Member] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain] Corporate Aircraft Corporate Aircraft [Member] Corporate Aircraft Car and Light Truck Leases Property Lease Guarantee [Member] Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] Lease Termination Date Lease Expiration Date Residual value guarantee Amount Of Guarantee The estimate of the contingent obligation to the company at lease conclusion based on the terms of the lease and a specified minimum value of the leased assets. Rent expense Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Disclosure - Details of Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges and Rolls Forward [Abstract] Disclosure - Details of Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges and Rolls Forward [Abstract] Continuing Operations [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Total impairment, restructuring and other Total Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges The aggregate costs and expenses related to impairment restructuring and other charges. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Amounts reserved for restructuring and other at beginning of year Restructuring Reserve Period Expense And Other Related Charges Restructuring Reserve Period Expense And Other Related Charges Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations along with other related charges. Payments For Restructuring And Other Payments For Restructuring And Other The amount of cash paid during the reporting period for charges associated with restructuring charges and other related expenses. Amounts reserved for restructuring and other at end of year EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Disclosure Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Disclosure - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table] Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Table] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items] Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Line Items] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items] NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived assets. Investment in unconsolidated affiliates Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Net cash used in investing activities Intercompany financing Payments For Proceeds From Intercompany Advances From Financing Activities The net cash outflow (inflow) from intercompany advances from financing activities. Net cash used in financing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Disclosure - Concentrations of Accounts Receivable Credit Risk [Abstract] Disclosure - Concentrations of Accounts Receivable Credit Risk [Abstract] Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk, Percentage Concentration Of Customers Accounts Receivable in U.S. Disclosure, The Domestic And Foreign Components Of Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes [Abstract] Disclosure - The Domestic and Foreign Components of Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes [Abstract] Domestic Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic Foreign Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign IMPAIRMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure - Notional Amount, Effective Date, Expiration Date and Rate of Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Abstract] Disclosure - Notional Amount, Effective Date, Expiration Date and Rate of Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Group 1 Group 1 [Member] Group 1 Group 2 Group 2 [Member] Group 2 Group 3 Group 3 [Member] Group 3 Group 4 Group 4 [Member] Group 4 Group 5 Group 5 [Member] Group 5 Group 6 Group 6 [Member] Group 6 Group 7 Group 7 [Member] Group 7 Group 8 Group 8 [Member] Group 8 Group 9 Group 9 [Member] Group 9 [Member] Group 10 Group 10 [Member] Group 10 [Member] Group 11 Group 11 [Member] Group 11 [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Effective Date Derivative, Inception Date Expiration Date Derivative, Maturity Date Fixed Rate Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Pension Plans, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] Defined Benefit Plans Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Development of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Schedule Of Allocation Of Plan Assets And Expected Future Benefit Payments [TableTextBlock] Schedule Of Allocation Of Plan Assets And Expected Future Benefit Payments Fair Value of The Company's Pension Plan Asset Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] OPERATING LEASES Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block] Disclosure, Marketing Agreement, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - MARKETING AGREEMENT - Additional Information [Abstract] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Table] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Table] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Table] Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Axis] Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Axis] Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Axis] Types Of Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Domain] Types Of Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Domain] Types of Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Domain] Contingency B [Member] Contingency B [Member] Contingency, B [Member] Contingency, A Contingencies [Member] Contingency, A European Union European Union [Member] Types of Transactions Types Of Transactions [Axis] Types of Transactions [Axis] Types of Transactions [Domain] Types Of Transactions [Domain] Types of Transactions [Domain] Additional Renewal [Member] Additional Renewal [Member] Additional Renewal [Member] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Line Items] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Line Items] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Line Items] Annual contribution payment Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due Minimum contractual payments as defined in agreement. Initial consideration for marketing rights Amount of Deferred Costs Related to Long-term Contracts Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period Agreement Expiration Date Agreement Expiration Date Agreement Expiration Date Final renewal term Future Event Period Future Event Period Termination fee received except in an event of default by the Company Gain Contingency On Contract Termination Unrecorded Amount Minimum amount of gain that could be realized from termination of a contract between the parties. Termination provision Contract Termination Provision Term Termination provisions as defined in contractual agreement. Percentage of unit volume sales Percentage Of Net Sales Percentage of Net Sales Termination criteria period Termination Criteria Period Termination Criteria Period Disclosure, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Additional Information [Abstract] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets French Tradenames (KB and Fertiligene) [Member] French Tradenames (KB and Fertiligene) [Member] French Tradenames (KB and Fertiligene) [Member] Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Excess fair value over the carrying value, percent Excess Fair Value Over Carrying Value, Percentage Excess Fair Value Over Carrying Value, Percentage Amortization expense Amortization of Intangible Assets Disclosure, Shareholders' Equity, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Additional Information [Abstract] Options Employee Stock Option [Member] Restricted Stock Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Business Acquisition Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Principal Owner Principal Owner [Member] Miracle-Gro Miracle-Gro [Member] Miracle-Gro Ownership of outstanding common shares Ownership Of Outstanding Common Shares1 Percentage of continuing ownership interest by significant shareholders. Condition for ownership of voting stock Condition For Ownership Of Voting Stock, Percentage Maximum allowable percentage of voting power upon conversion. Common stock repurchase authorized amount Common Stock Repurchase Authorized Amount1 Amount of common shares authorized to be repurchased through authorized repurchase program. Share repurchase authorization expire Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force Additional shares authorized repurchase Additional Shares Authorized For Repurchase, Value Additional amount of common shares authorized to be repurchased through authorized repurchase program. Share repurchases authorization expiration Share Repurchases Authorization Expiration Date Expiration date of authorized stock repurchase program. 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Total Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net of tax of $3.0, $2.1 and $6.2 for fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification of net unrealized losses on derivatives to net income, net of tax of $5.9, $5.4 and $5.6 for fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Net unrealized gains (loss) in pension and other post retirement benefits, net of tax of $4.9, $2.4 and $0.4 for fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification of net pension and post-retirement benefit income (loss) to net income, net of tax of $1.9, $2.3 and $2.2 for fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive income Disclosure, Retirement Plans, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - RETIREMENT PLANS - Additional Information [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Employer match for the initial 4% contribution Employer Match For The Initial 4% Contribution Initial Employer 401KMatching contribution to employee for compensation contributions. 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