DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Derivatives and Hedged Items Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	$ (1,315)	$ (1,627)	$ 1,796	$ (563)
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	1,315	1,627	(1,796)	563
Foreign exchange | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	8	66	(229)	44
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	(8)	(66)	229	(44)
Foreign exchange | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	(1,323)	(1,693)	2,025	(607)
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	$ 1,323	$ 1,693	$ (2,025)	$ 607