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Supplemental Cash Flow and Other Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2015
Aug. 31, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Net cash paid during the period for:      
Interest $ 130,571 $ 166,524 $ 261,670
Income taxes 54,229 23,363 23,228
Capital Expenditures and Major Repairs Incurred but Not yet Paid 60,226 64,825 39,638
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred 9,741 62,425 71,296
Other significant noncash investing and financing transactions:      
Capital equity certificates redeemed with preferred stock 0 200,000 0
Capital equity certificates issued in exchange for Ag Business acquisitions 15,618 14,278 18,211
Dividends and equities payable 384,427 409,961 390,153
Ardent Mills LLC [Member]      
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]      
Contribution of Property $ 0 $ 205,040 $ 0