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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 - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2018 | Feb. 28, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | $ 80,103 | $ (119,003) | $ 94,093 | $ (78,078)
Commodity derivatives | Cost of goods sold |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | 72,010 | (113,961) | 65,563 | (81,045)
Foreign currency derivatives | Cost of goods sold |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | 8,284 | (5,818) | 27,981 | 948
Foreign currency derivatives | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | (583) | 344 | (1,414) | (151)
Interest rate derivatives | Interest Expense |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | 0 | (1) | 0 | (1)
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] | Other Income [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | $ 392 | $ 433 | $ 1,963 | $ 2,171

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