Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Marketing Expense, Per Unit
Related Party Transaction, Marketing Expense, Per Unit
Related Party Transaction, Marketing Expense, Per Unit
Related Party Transaction, Fees, Percentage of Total
Related Party Transaction, Fees, Percentage of Total
The percentage of total selling price used to figure the marketing fee paid to the related party.
Related Party Contract Termination notice
Related Party Contract Termination notice
Related Party Contract Termination notice
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Corn [Member]
Corn [Member]
Corn [Member]
Ethanol [Member]
Ethanol [Member]
Ethanol [Member]
Natural Gas [Member]
Natural Gas [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Nonmonetary Notional Amount of Price Risk Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Purchase Contracts
Nonmonetary Notional Amount of Price Risk Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Purchase Contracts
Nonmonetary Notional Amount of Price Risk Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Purchase Contracts
Derivative Asset, Current
Derivative Asset, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
Deposits with broker
Good Faith and Margin Deposits with Broker-Dealers
Derivative instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets
Members' Equity [Abstract]
Members' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Debt Financing [Abstract]
Debt Financing [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
AgStar Financial Services, PCA [Member]
AgStar Financial Services, PCA [Member]
AgStar Financial Services, PCA [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Table]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Table]
Credit Derivatives Contract Type [Axis]
Credit Derivatives Contract Type [Axis]
Credit Derivatives Contract Type [Domain]
Credit Derivatives Contract Type [Domain]
Basis [Member]
Basis [Member]
Basis [Member] the difference between the market price and local price on derivative commodity contracts not used for hedging.
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Axis]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Axis]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Domain]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Domain]
Denaturant [Member]
Denaturant [Member]
Denaturant [Member]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Derivative Liability
Derivative Liability
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Financial statement basis of total assets
Assets
Derivative instruments - commodities
Financial Instruments, Owned, Physical Commodities, at Fair Value
Organizational and start-up costs
Organizational and Start-Up Costs
Organizational and Start-Up Costs
Book to tax depreciation
Book to Tax Depreciation
Book to Tax Depreciation
Income tax basis of total assets
Income Tax Basis of Assets
Income Tax Basis of Assets
Liabilities
Liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Income Tax Basis of Liabilities
Income Tax Basis of Liabilities
Income Tax Basis of Liabilities
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net Income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Income from equity method investments
Equity in Earnings in RPMG Used to Settle Liability
Equity in Earnings in RPMG Used to Settle Liability
Non-cash patronage income
Retained Patronage Allocations
Realized loss on marketable security
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)
Change in assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Restricted marketable securities
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Accounts receivable, including members
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Derivative instruments
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets and Liabilities
Prepaids and other
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Customer Deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Customer Deposits
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Distribution from (investment in) equity method investment
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Payments on long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Advances on long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Member unit repurchase, 44 and 17 units
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Member distributions
Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Cash Distributions Paid
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents – Beginning of Period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents – End of Period
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest expense
Interest Paid, Net
Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Financing and Investing Activities
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrealized gain on restricted marketable securities
Marketable Securities, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Capital Lease Financing
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Construction in progress included in accounts payable
Construction in Progress Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Schedule of Product Information [Table]
Schedule of Product Information [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Renewable Fuels Marketing Group (RPMG) [Member]
Renewable Fuels Marketing Group (RPMG) [Member]
Renewable Fuels Marketing Group (RPMG) [Member]
Lawrenceville Tank, LLC [Member]
Lawrenceville Tank, LLC [Member]
Lawrenceville Tank, LLC [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Product Information [Line Items]
Annual Production Capacity
Annual Production Capacity
Annual Production Capacity
Average maximum days accounts receivable outstanding
Average maximum days accounts receivable outstanding
Average maximum days accounts receivable outstanding
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Rolling Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Rolling Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling after Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling after Year Five
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term Debt
Debt Financing
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Condensed Balance Sheets Parenthetical [Abstract]
Condensed Balance Sheets Parenthetical [Abstract]
Members' equity, 4892 and 4,936 units outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Current Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaids and other
Prepaid Expense, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land and land improvements
Land and Land Improvements
Buildings
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Office equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Gross
Plant and process equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Vehicles
Vehicles
Period end book value of vehicles owned by a public company.
Construction in Progress
Construction in Progress, Gross
Gross property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Other Assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Investments
Equity Method Investments
Debt issuance costs, net
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Deposits
Deposits Assets
Total other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Members' Equity
Members' equity, 4936 and 4,953 units issued and outstanding
Members' Equity
Total Liabilities and Members’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other Income [Member]
Other Income [Member]
Revenues [Member]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Investment in RPMG
Investment [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains on restricted marketable securities, net of reclassification adjustment for loss recognized in net income
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Supply Commitment [Table]
Supply Commitment [Table]
Supply Commitment [Axis]
Supply Commitment [Axis]
Supply Commitment Arrangement [Domain]
Supply Commitment Arrangement [Domain]
Distillers Grain [Member]
Distillers Grain [Member]
Distillers Grain [Member]
Modified Distillers Grain [Member]
Modified Distillers Grain [Member]
Modified Distillers Grain [Member]
Corn Oil [Member]
Corn Oil [Member]
Corn Oil [Member]
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Derivative Asset
Derivative Asset
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenues
Revenue, Net
Gross Profit (Loss)
Gross Profit
Operating Income
Operating Income (Loss)
Net Income (loss)
Basic and diluted earnings per unit
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Concentrations [Abstract]
Concentrations [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Revenue from Related Parties
Revenue from Related Parties
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Distributions Declared, Per Unit
Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Distributions Declared, Per Unit
Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Cash Distributions Declared
Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Cash Distributions Declared
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Current Assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets
Equity Method Investment, Other Assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Assets
Equity Method Investment, Current Liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Long-term liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Equity
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Equity
Equity Method Investment, Revenue
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue
Equity Method Investment, Net Income
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends [Domain]
75 Percent of Net Income [Member]
75 Percent of Net Income [Member]
75 Percent of Net Income [Member]
100 Percent of Net Income [Member]
100 Percent of Net Income [Member] [Member]
100 Percent of Net Income [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Term Revolving Loan [Member]
Term Revolving Loan [Member]
Term Revolving Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, conditional credit line availability
Debt Instrument, conditional credit line availability
Debt Instrument, conditional credit line availability - increased availability on term revolving loan when balance of Term Loan meets specific conditions or criteria.
Long-term Line of Credit, Noncurrent
Long-term Line of Credit, Noncurrent
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Long-term Debt
Capital Lease Obligations
Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Letter of Credit, Interest Rate at Period End
Letter of Credit, Interest Rate at Period End
Letter of Credit, Interest Rate at Period End
Working Capital Requirement
Working Capital Requirement
The working capital requirement as required by the credit agreement.
Debt Instrument, Annual Capital Expenditure Limit
Debt Instrument, Annual Capital Expenditure Limit
The annual capital expenditure limit amount before prior approval is needed with the lender under the terms of the credit agreement.
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants
Line of Credit, Current
Line of Credit, Current
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Accounting Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Carrying Value of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity Method Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Income (Loss) per Unit
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Railcar, Damages Accrual
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Environmental Liabilities
Regulatory Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncement
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Commodity [Member]
Commodity [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [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]
Derivative Liability
Schedule of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Income Taxes
Schedule of Income Tax [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income Tax [Table Text Block]
Raw Materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Spare parts and supplies
Inventory, Parts and Components, Net of Reserves
Work in Process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished Goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Inventories
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Members' Equity [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Members' Equity
Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion
Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion
Member distributions
Payments of Dividends
Member unit repurchase, 17 units
Members' Equity
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Land Improvements [Member]
Land Improvements [Member]
Building [Member]
Building [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Vehicles [Member]
Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Concentrations
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Uncertainties
Unusual Risks and Uncertainties [Table Text Block]
Condensed Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Condensed Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Revenues
Revenues
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating Profit
Other Income (Expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Other income
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Bond termination premium
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Gain on interest rate swap
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Income from equity method investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Total other expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Net Income
Weighted Average Units Oustanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Net Income Per Unit
Distributions Per Unit
Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Distributions Paid, Per Unit
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital and Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of future minimum lease payments as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented for capital and operating leases, in aggregate and for each of the five years succeeding fiscal years, with separate deductions from the total for the amount representing executor costs, including any profit thereon, included in the minimum lease payments and for the amount of the inputed interest necessary to reduce the net minimum lease payments to present value.
Schedule of Operating and Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating and Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating and Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Railroad Transportation Equipment [Member]
Railroad Transportation Equipment [Member]
Schedule of Operating and Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Operating and Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Operating and Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Less amount representing interest
Interest Expense, Lessee, Assets under Capital Lease
Present value of minimum lease payments (included in note 8)
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Cumulative Probability, Percent
Cumulative Probability, Percent
Cumulative probability, percent.
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]