DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Hedged Items Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for hedged items designated as fair value hedging instruments	$ 1,411	$ 1,113	$ (652)
Foreign exchange | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for hedged items designated as fair value hedging instruments	(25)	38	236
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	$ 1,436	$ 1,075	$ (888)