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Supplemental Cash Flow and Other Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	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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