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Supplemental Cash Flow and Other Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2012 | Aug. 31, 2011 | Aug. 31, 2010
Net cash paid during the period for: |  |  |
Interest | $ 155,888 | $ 73,557 | $ 65,400
Income taxes | 27,671 | 1,046 | 15,899
Other significant noncash investing and financing transactions: |  |  |
Capital equity certificates exchanged for preferred stock |  |  | 36,674
Capital equity certificates cancelled for fiscal 2009 patronage losses in wholesale crop nutrients |  |  | 60,154
Capital equity certificates issued in exchange for Ag Business acquisitions | 29,155 | 6,453 | 616
Dividends and equities payable | $ (578,809) | $ (400,216) | $ (210,435)

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