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Receivables - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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May. 31, 2015 | Aug. 31, 2014
Notes Receivable, Long-Term |  |
CHS Capital long-term notes receivable | $ 157.1 | $ 159.7
Percentage of commercial notes to CHS Capital long-term notes receivable | 45.00% | 46.00%
Percentage of producer notes to CHS Capital long-term notes receivable | 55.00% | 54.00%
Interest Income Accrual Term, Discontinued | 90 days |
CHS Capital long-term notes receivable additional available credit of counterparty | $ 1,000.0 |
Minimum [Member] |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Notes and Loans Receivable, Current, Term | 12 months |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Notes and Loans Receivable, Current, Term | 14 months |
Notes Receivable, Short-Term |  |
Notes and Loans Receivable, Non Current, Net, Term | 10 years |

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