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DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Hedged Items Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2016
Feb. 28, 2015
Feb. 29, 2016
Feb. 28, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges $ (121) $ (308) $ 728 $ (1,283)
Foreign exchange | Net sales        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges 62 (537) (83) (358)
Foreign exchange | Cost of goods sold        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges $ (183) $ 229 $ 811 $ (925)