Alico, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Disclosures about reportable segments (Schedule of Assets by Segment) (Details)

Disclosures about reportable segments (Schedule of Assets by Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 189,618	$ 180,035
Bowen Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	2,120	2,888
Citrus Groves Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	43,001	45,554
Sugarcane Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	59,296	53,213
Cattle Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	13,681	10,196
Real Estate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	12,009	12,932
Land leasing and rentals Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	5,203	5,524
All Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	135,310	130,307
Non - Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 54,308	$ 49,728

- Definition

Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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