DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Derivatives and Hedged Items Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	$ (266)	$ 940	$ 1,530	$ 377
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	266	(940)	(1,530)	(377)
Foreign exchange | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	163	(102)	(66)	(58)
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	(163)	102	66	58
Foreign exchange | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	(429)	1,042	1,596	435
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	$ 429	$ (1,042)	$ (1,596)	$ (435)