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Derivatives Derivative Assets and Liabilities Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 155,972	$ 123,180	$ (59,518)
Commodity and Freight Derivatives [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	143,314	128,992	(97,373)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	1,300,000	784,400
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	12,551	(5,926)	37,555
Interest Rate Contract [Member] \| Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	107	$ 114	$ 300
Interest Rate Contracts, Expiring During Fiscal 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	400
Interest Rate Contracts, Expiring At Various Times Through Fiscal 2018 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 2,500