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Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Aug. 31, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 6,609,075 $ 5,538,524
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 2,578,052 2,367,120
Property, plant and equipment,net 4,031,023 3,171,404
Land and land improvements
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 212,609 169,022
Building
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 686,371 574,834
Machinery and equipment
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 4,558,485 4,195,523
Office and other
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 133,599 118,442
Construction in progress
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 1,018,011 $ 480,703