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, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	$ 0	$ (266)	$ 0	$ 1,530
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	0	266	0	(1,530)
Foreign exchange | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	0	163	0	(66)
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	0	(163)	0	66
Foreign exchange | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for fair value hedges	0	(429)	0	1,596
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	$ 0	$ 429	$ 0	$ (1,596)