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Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Carrying Amount In Goodwill By Segments) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance $ 37,414 $ 29,961
Acquisition/Finalization of CLC acquisition (403) 7,257
Foreign currency translation 10 196
Goodwill, Ending Balance 37,021 37,414
Irrigation [Member]
   
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance 20,667 13,476
Acquisition/Finalization of CLC acquisition (403) 7,257
Foreign currency translation 29 (66)
Goodwill, Ending Balance 20,293 20,667
Infrastructure [Member]
   
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance 16,747 16,485
Foreign currency translation (19) 262
Goodwill, Ending Balance $ 16,728 $ 16,747