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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Pretax Gains (Losses) On Derivatives Not Accounted For As Hedging Instruments (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2013 | Feb. 28, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Pretax gain (loss) on derivative instruments | $ 79,681 | $ (84,039) | $ 59,469 | $ (413,946)
Commodity and Freight Derivatives [Member] | Cost of goods sold |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Pretax gain (loss) on derivative instruments | 81,210 | (102,006) | 61,421 | (430,290)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cost of goods sold |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Pretax gain (loss) on derivative instruments | (1,581) | 17,903 | (2,003) | 16,218
Interest rate derivatives | Interest, net |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Pretax gain (loss) on derivative instruments | $ 52 | $ 64 | $ 51 | $ 126

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- Definition Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4A -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5618551-113959 + Details
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