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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Assets and Liabilities Not Designated As Hedging Instruments (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
May 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
May 31, 2012
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]      
Derivative Assets $ 515,301 $ 1,071,778 $ 689,885
Derivative Liabilities 456,476 730,878 627,825
Commodity and freight derivatives
     
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]      
Derivative Assets 510,258 1,070,800 686,042
Derivative Liabilities 452,289 727,946 623,911
Foreign exchange derivatives
     
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]      
Derivative Assets 5,043 978 3,843
Derivative Liabilities 3,883 2,388 3,379
Interest rate derivatives
     
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]      
Derivative Liabilities $ 304 $ 544 $ 535