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Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
May 31, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
May 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]      
Grain and Oilseed $ 1,227,913 $ 1,133,555 $ 1,344,265
Energy 719,261 742,194 682,528
Crop nutrients 207,946 293,370 237,487
Feed and farm supplies 561,975 407,023 564,424
Processed grain and oilseed 107,331 79,706 97,212
Other 13,447 8,887 11,726
Inventories $ 2,837,873 $ 2,664,735 $ 2,937,642