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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, 2016 | May 31, 2015 | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | $ (209,215) | $ 28,061 | $ (115,073) | $ 148,869
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 | (193,548) | 23,840 | (103,532) | 136,384
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 | 2,249 | 4,816 | (7,550) | 7,960
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | (12,820) | (605) | 2,308 | 4,441
Interest rate derivatives | Interest, net |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | $ (5,096) | $ 10 | $ (6,299) | $ 84

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