DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Hedged Items Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for hedged items designated as fair value hedging instruments	$ 1,111	$ (776)	$ 1,378
Foreign exchange | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for hedged items designated as fair value hedging instruments	39	105	(91)
Foreign exchange | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for hedged items designated as fair value hedging instruments	$ 1,072	$ (881)	$ 1,469