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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill by Segment (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance, Goodwill $ 154,055
Effect of foreign currency translation adjustments (389)
Ending Balance, Goodwill 153,666
Energy [Member]  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance, Goodwill 552
Effect of foreign currency translation adjustments 0
Ending Balance, Goodwill 552
Ag [Member]  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance, Goodwill 142,929
Effect of foreign currency translation adjustments (389)
Ending Balance, Goodwill 142,540
Corporate and Other  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance, Goodwill 10,574
Effect of foreign currency translation adjustments 0
Ending Balance, Goodwill 10,574
Nitrogen Production [Member]  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Ending Balance, Goodwill 0
Foods [Member]  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Ending Balance, Goodwill $ 0