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Related Party Transactions (Details) - Primarily CF Nitrogen, TEMCO, Ardent Mills and Ventura Foods - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2018
Aug. 31, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Sales $ 2,628,670 $ 2,928,984 $ 3,183,944
Purchases 901,812 2,505,185 $ 2,610,887
Due from related parties 26,785 31,063  
Due to related parties $ 60,156 $ 52,284