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Equities - Noncontrolling Interests (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2011
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]      
Net income attributable to CHS Inc. $ 992,386 $ 1,260,628 $ 961,355
Transfers To Noncontrolling Interests:      
Decrease in CHS Inc. capital reserves for purchase of noncontrolling interests (82,138)    
Changes from net income attributable to CHS Inc. and transfers to noncontrolling interests $ 992,386 $ 1,178,490 $ 961,355