OPERATING SEGMENTS (External Net Sales from Continuing Operations by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020	Aug. 31, 2019
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 6,729,760	$ 5,476,486	$ 5,829,002
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	5,295,447	4,562,351	4,771,164
Poland
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	793,075	549,983	510,610
China
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	156,101	76,909	74,638
Other
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 485,137	$ 287,243	$ 472,590