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Equities Changes in Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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May 31, 2018 | May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2018 | May 31, 2017
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  |  | $ 7,905,825 |
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates |  |  | 4,270 |
Patronage Refunds |  |  | 0 |
Redemptions of equities |  |  | (4,269) |
Preferred stock dividends |  |  | (126,501) |
Other, net |  |  | (2,139) |
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | $ 229,146 | $ (46,140) | 575,391 | $ 177,775
Net income (loss) attributable to CHS Inc. | 229,333 | (45,185) | 576,090 | 178,532
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (187) | (955) | (699) | (757)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (1,501) | 1,742 | 13,944 | 2,026
Estimated 2018 cash patronage refunds |  |  | (119,747) |
Estimated 2018 equity redemptions |  |  | (84,241) |
Ending Balance | 8,162,533 |  | 8,162,533 |
Capital equity certificates [Member] |  |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  |  | 3,906,426 |
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates |  |  | 4,270 |
Patronage Refunds |  |  | 0 |
Redemptions of equities |  |  | (3,814) |
Other, net |  |  | (5,999) |
Estimated 2018 equity redemptions |  |  | (84,241) |
Ending Balance | 3,816,642 |  | 3,816,642 |
Nonpatronage Equity Certificates [Member] |  |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  |  | 29,836 |
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates |  |  | 0 |
Patronage Refunds |  |  | 0 |
Redemptions of equities |  |  | (86) |
Other, net |  |  | (113) |
Ending Balance | 29,637 |  | 29,637 |
Non-qualified Equity Certificates [Member] |  |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  |  | 405,387 |
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates |  |  | (126,333) |
Patronage Refunds |  |  | 128,831 |
Redemptions of equities |  |  | (369) |
Other, net |  |  | (381) |
Ending Balance | 407,135 |  | 407,135 |
Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  |  | 2,264,038 |
Patronage Refunds |  |  | 0 |
Redemptions of equities |  |  | 0 |
Ending Balance | 2,264,038 |  | 2,264,038 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] |  |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  |  | (183,670) | (211,726)
Patronage Refunds |  |  | 0 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax |  |  | 13,944 | 2,026
Ending Balance | (169,726) | $ (209,700) | (169,726) | $ (209,700)
Capital Reserves [Member] |  |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  |  | 1,471,217 |
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates |  |  | 126,333 |
Patronage Refunds |  |  | (128,831) |
Preferred stock dividends |  |  | (126,501) |
Other, net |  |  | 4,517 |
Net income (loss) attributable to CHS Inc. |  |  | 576,090 |
Estimated 2018 cash patronage refunds |  |  | (119,747) |
Ending Balance | 1,803,078 |  | 1,803,078 |
Noncontrolling Interest [Member] |  |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  |  | 12,591 |
Patronage Refunds |  |  | 0 |
Other, net |  |  | (163) |
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |  |  | (699) |
Ending Balance | $ 11,729 |  | $ 11,729 |

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