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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Pretax Gains (Losses) On Derivatives Not Accounted For As Hedging Instruments (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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May. 31, 2015 | May. 31, 2014 | May. 31, 2015 | May. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | $ 117,775 | $ 21,588 | $ 340,230 | $ 171,672
Commodity and Freight Derivatives [Member] | Cost of goods sold |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | 113,554 | 28,051 | 327,745 | 178,278
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cost of goods sold |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | 4,211 | (6,487) | 12,401 | (6,681)
Interest rate derivatives | Interest, net |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | $ 10 | $ 24 | $ 84 | $ 75

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