Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Trapani Fresh Trapani Fresh Consorcio de Cooperacion (Trapani Fresh) [Member] Trapani Fresh Consorcio de Cooperacion (Trapani Fresh) [Member] Argentine Trust Argentine Trust [Member] Argentine Trust [Member] Oxnard Lemon Oxnard Lemon Associates, Ltd. [Member] Oxnard Lemon Associates, Ltd. [Member] PDA Fruticola Pan De Azucar S.A. (PDA) [Member] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Finca Santa Clara Finca Santa Clara [Member] Finca Santa Clara [Member] Rosales Rosales [Member] Ownership [Axis] Ownership [Axis] Ownership [Domain] Ownership [Domain] FGF Trapani FGF Trapani [Member] FGF Trapani [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] PDA's 10% Stockholder PDA 10% Stockholder [Member] PDA 10% Stockholder [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Ownership interest acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Ownership interest Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Area of land Area of Land Total consideration paid Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Consideration paid Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Consideration advanced as prepayments Payments To Acquire Businesses, Gross, Prepayment Advances Payments To Acquire Businesses, Gross, Prepayment Advances Transaction costs Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Ownership interest Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Goodwill Goodwill Revenue since the acquisition date included in the statement of operations Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Net income (loss) since the acquisition date included in the statement of operations Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Pro forma revenues Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Pro forma net income (loss) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Purchase price of initial acquisition Business Combination, Initial Consideration Business Combination, Initial Consideration Addition to purchase price at final closing date Business Combination, Additional Consideration Paid Business Combination, Additional Consideration Paid Term purchase proceeds withheld Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Percent of purchase proceeds withheld to allow for potential contingencies Business Combination, Percent Of Proceeds Withheld To Allow For Potential Contingencies Business Combination, Percent Of Proceeds Withheld To Allow For Potential Contingencies Period over which purchase proceeds are withheld to allow for potential contingencies Business Combination, Purchase Proceeds Withheld, Term Business Combination, Purchase Proceeds Withheld, Term Total assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Change in contingent consideration asset Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Asset Change in contingent consideration liability Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Cash received Cash Acquired from Acquisition Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Farm Credit West Revolving and Non-Revolving Lines of Credit Farm Credit West Master Loan [Member] Rabobank Revolving Credit Facility Rabobank Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Non-Revolving Credit Facility Non-Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Current borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Commitment fees and issuance costs Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs Capitalized interest costs Interest Costs Capitalized Deferred financing costs, net of amortization Debt Issuance Costs, Gross Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Financial Information of Equity Method Investees Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Investment and Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Equity Method Investees Schedule Of Earnings And Losses Of Equity Method Investees [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the earnings and losses of equity method investees. Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic net income per common share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Net (loss) income applicable to common stock Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Effect of unvested, restricted stock Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Options and Restrictive Stock Units Numerator: Net (loss) income for basic EPS Net Income (Loss) Available To Common Stockholders, Excluding Participating Shares Net Income (Loss) Available To Common Stockholders, Excluding Participating Shares Denominator: Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic net (loss) income per common share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted net (loss) income per common share: Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted [Abstract] Numerator: Net (loss) income for diluted EPS Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Diluted Weighted average common shares-basic (in shares) Effect of dilutive unvested, restricted stock and preferred stock (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted average common shares - diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted net (loss) income per common share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted 2020 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2021 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2022 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2023 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2024 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five Thereafter Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five Total long-term debt, gross Long-term Debt, Gross Retirement Benefits [Abstract] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Retirement Plan Type [Axis] Retirement Plan Type [Axis] Retirement Plan Type [Domain] Retirement Plan Type [Domain] Pension Plan Pension Plan [Member] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Initial net asset (obligation) Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Transition Asset (Obligation), Next Fiscal Year Prior service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Next Fiscal Year Net loss Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Gain (Loss), Next Fiscal Year Total Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization, Next Fiscal Year Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Other (Expense) Income Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] Calavo Growers, Inc. Calavo Growers Incorporated [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] Investment owned shares (in shares) Investment Owned, Balance, Shares Stock price (in dollars per share) Equity Method Investment Investee Price Per Share Quoted market price per share of equity method investee shares. Number of shares sold (in shares) Investments, Equity Securities, Number Of Shares Sold Investments, Equity Securities, Number Of Shares Sold Net proceeds from sale of stock Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities Gain (loss) on sale of stock Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss) Net unrealized (loss)/gain on stock Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Gain (Loss) Unrealized holding gain (loss) on stock Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax Unrealized holding gain (loss) on stock, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax Reclassification of unrealized gain (loss) on securities sold Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, before Tax Reclassification of unrealized gain (loss) on securities sold, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax Change in benefit obligation: Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Benefit obligation at beginning of year Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Administrative expenses Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Administration Expense Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Benefits paid Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid Actuarial loss (gain) Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Benefit obligation at end of year Change in plan assets: Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward] Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount Actual return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss) Employer contributions Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer Benefits paid Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid Fair value of plan assets at end of year Amounts recognized in statements of financial position: Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Noncurrent assets Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan Current liabilities Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Current Noncurrent liabilities Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent Net obligation recognized in statements of financial position Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position Reconciliation of amounts recognized in statements of financial position: Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax [Abstract] Prior service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Net loss Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax Accumulated contributions in excess of net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated contributions in excess of net periodic benefit cost Its represent amount of defined benefit plan accumulated contributions in excess of net periodic benefit cost. Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock Series A Preferred Stock [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Performance Awards Performance Shares [Member] Restricted Stock Restricted Stock [Member] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Domain] Title of Individual [Domain] Executive Awards Executive Officer [Member] Management Management [Member] Statistical Measurement [Axis] Statistical Measurement [Axis] Statistical Measurement [Domain] Statistical Measurement [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Class of Stock [Line Items] Class of Stock [Line Items] Shares of preferred stock authorized (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Par value of preferred stock (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Shares granted (in shares) Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture Per share value of common stock granted (in dollars per share) Stock Issued During Period Per Share Share Based Compensation Gross Gross number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Shares issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount Capitalized Compensation expense recognized in the period Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense Income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for stock-based compensation arrangements Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit Fair value of shares vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Shares exchanged for payroll taxes associated with the vesting of shares (in shares) Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation Fair value of shares exchanged for payroll taxes associated with the vesting of shares Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation Shares repurchased (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Value of shares repurchased Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method Dividends declared (in dollars per share) Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share Dividends declared Dividends Payable Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Equity in Investments Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Real Estate [Abstract] Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table] Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table] Real Estate Property Ownership [Axis] Real Estate Property Ownership [Axis] Real Estate Properties [Domain] Real Estate Properties [Domain] Pacific Crest and Sevilla Pacific Crest And Sevilla [Member] Pacific Crest And Sevilla [Member] Sevilla Sevilla [Member] Pacific Crest Pacific Crest [Member] Centennial Centennial Property [Member] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Real Estate Properties [Line Items] Real Estate Properties [Line Items] Net proceeds from sale of real estate property Real Estate Held-for-sale Proceeds from sale of real estate property Proceeds From Sale of Real Estate Held-For-Investment, Gross Proceeds From Sale of Real Estate Held-For-Investment, Gross Impairment of real estate development assets Impairment of Real Estate Net proceeds from sales of real estate development assets Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate Held-for-investment Gain on sales of real estate development assets Gains (Losses) on Sales of Investment Real Estate Proceeds from issuance of debt Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Proceeds from debt Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt Interest rate spread on variable rate Loans Receivable, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Carrying value of note Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss Leases, Operating [Abstract] Future Minimum Lease Payments to be Received Related to Net Operating Lease Agreements Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Receivables For Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of future minimum rental receivables for operating leases. Computations for Basic and Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Common Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Operating Lease Income Leases of Lessor Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Del Mar Limco Del Mar Limited [Member] Romney Romney Property Partnership [Member] Rosales LLCB Limoneira Lewis Community Builders (LLCB Or Joint Venture) [Member] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Current assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets Non-current assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities Current liabilities Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Equity Non-current liabilities Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity Revenues Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue Operating income (loss) Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Operating Income (Loss) Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Operating Income (Loss) Net income (loss) Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) East Areas I and II East Areas One And Two [Member] East Area I East Area One [Member] East Area I - Retained Property Retained Property [Member] Retained Property [Member] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] Lewis Group of Companies Lewis Group of Companies [Member] Unsecured Line of Credit Loan Agreement and Promissory Note Unsecured Line of Credit Loan Agreement and Promissory Note [Member] Limoneira Lewis Community Builders Number of real estate properties Number of Real Estate Properties Number of acres of land for real estate development Number Of Acres Of Land For Real Estate Development Number of Acres of Land for Real Estate Development Cost of equity method investment Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost Net carrying value of property Real Estate Under Development Noncurrent Real estate under development noncurrent. Estimated costs incurred by and reimbursable to LLCB Reimbursement Liability Due To Joint Venture Partner, Noncurrent Reimbursement Liability Due To Joint Venture Partner, Noncurrent Real estate development costs and corresponding increases in the sale-leaseback deferral Increase In Real Estate Development And Financing Liability The amount of increase in real estate development and financing liability during the reporting period. Decrease in real estate development and sale lease-back deferral Decrease In Real Estate Development And Financing Liability Decrease In Real Estate Development And Financing Liability Reclassification from joint venture to equity in investments Reclassification From Joint Venture To Equity In Investments Reclassification From Joint Venture To Equity In Investments Face amount of loan Debt Instrument, Face Amount Basis spread on variable rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Loan balance Long-term Debt Estimated value of the guarantee obligation Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value Number of residential units sold Number Of Residential Units Sold Number Of Residential Units Sold Fruit Growers Supply Cooperative [Abstract] Fruit Growers Supply Cooperative Fruit Growers Supply Cooperative Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure of Fruit Growers Supply Cooperative. Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract] Temporary Equity, by Class of Stock [Table] Temporary Equity, by Class of Stock [Table] Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Series B Preferred Stock [Member] Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock Series B Two Preferred Stock [Member] Series B Two Preferred Stock Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Temporary Equity [Line Items] Temporary Equity [Line Items] Shares of convertible preferred stock issued (in shares) Temporary Equity, Shares Issued Par value of convertible preferred stock (in dollars per share) Temporary Equity, Par or Stated Value Per Share Cumulative cash dividend percentage Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage Number of votes Preferred Stock, Number Of Votes Preferred Stock, Number Of Votes Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Conversion price (in dollars per share) Convertible Preferred Stock Conversion Price Per Share The price per share of the conversion feature for convertible preferred shares. Shares converted (in shares) Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted Shares issued upon conversion (in shares) Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion Issuance of preferred stock Proceeds from Issuance of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock Conversion term Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion Term Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion Term Liquidation preference per share (in dollars per share) Temporary Equity, Liquidation Preference Per Share Accounting Policies [Abstract] Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block] Concentrations Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cultural Costs Costs Incurred, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Capitalized Interest Interest Capitalization, Policy [Policy Text Block] Real Estate Development Costs Real Estate Held for Development and Sale, Policy [Policy Text Block] Equity in Investments Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block] Marketable Securities Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block] Long-Lived Assets Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Intangible Assets Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Values of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions Business Combinations And Asset Acquisitions, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Combinations And Asset Acquisitions, Policy [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Translation Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue [Policy Text Block] Advertising Expense Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block] Leases Lessor, Leases [Policy Text Block] Basic and Diluted Net (Loss) Income per Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Additional Paid-In Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Series B Preferred Stock Series B-2 Preferred Stock Series B-2 Preferred Stock [Member] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] ASU 2016-01 Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 [Member] ASU 2018-02 Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Beginning balance (in shares) Shares, Outstanding Beginning balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Beginning balance, temporary equity Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Parent Dividends - common Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Dividends - preferred Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash Stock compensation (in shares) Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture Stock compensation Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture Exchange of common stock (in shares) Stockholders' Equity, Other Shares Exchange of common stock Stockholders' Equity, Other Conversion of Series B preferred stock (in shares) Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued Conversion of Series B preferred stock Conversion of Stock, Amount Issued Conversion of Series B preferred stock Conversion Of Temporary Equity Issued The value of the financial instrument issued [noncash or part noncash] in the conversion of Temporary Equity stock. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Issuance of common stock (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Issuance of common stock Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Acquired noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Increase (Decrease) In Period Noncontrolling Interest, Increase (Decrease) In Period Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other comprehensive income, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Reclassification upon adoption Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Ending balance (in shares) Ending balance Ending balance, temporary equity Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] 3.76% Farm Credit West Term Loan due November 2022 Farm Credit West Term Loan One [Member] 4.14% Farm Credit West Term Loan due October 2035 Farm Credit West Term Loan Two [Member] 4.17% Farm Credit West Term Loan due March 2036 Farm Credit West Term Loan Three [Member] 3.62% Farm Credit West Term Loan due March 2036 Farm Credit West Term Loan Four [Member] 3.58% Wells Fargo Term Loan due January 2023 Wells Fargo Term Loan [Member] 6.48% Banco de Chile Term Loan due January 2025 Banco De Chile Term Loan [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Notes Payable Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] Long-term debt, gross Less deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization Total long-term debt, net Less current portion Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Long-term debt, less current portion Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Reference rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Reference Rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Reference Rate Interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Variable interest rate Long-term Debt, Percentage 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Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Income Tax Provision from that Computed Using the Federal Statutory Rate Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [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] Land Land [Member] Buildings and building improvements Building and Building Improvements [Member] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] Lease term Lessor, Operating Lease, Term of Contract Total cost of property subject to leases Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Gross Accumulated depreciation on property subject to leases Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Accumulated Depreciation Contingent rental revenue Operating Leases, Income Statement, Contingent Revenue Amount Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract] Provision at statutory rates Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount State income tax, net of federal benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount Dividend exclusion Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Dividends, Amount Meals and entertainment Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Meals and Entertainment, Amount Transaction costs Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Transaction Costs, Amount Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Transaction Costs, Amount Production deduction Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Amount Tax law change Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount State rate adjustment Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Rate Adjustment, State And Local, Amount Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Rate Adjustment, State And Local, Amount Valuation allowance Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount Minority interest Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Amount Other permanent items Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Amount Total income tax benefit (provision) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) % Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract] Provision at statutory rates Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent State income tax, net of federal benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent Dividend exclusion Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Dividend, Percent Meals and entertainment Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Meals and Entertainment, Percent Transaction costs Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Transaction Costs, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Transaction Costs, Percent Production deduction Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent Tax law change Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent State rate adjustment Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Rate Adjustment, State And Local, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Rate Adjustment, State And Local, Percent Valuation allowance Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets 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