DERIVATIVES (Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2022	Feb. 28, 2021	Feb. 28, 2022	Feb. 28, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments	$ 33,197	$ 7,723	$ 55,451	$ 8,887
Commodity
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments	33,190	7,723	55,365	8,887
Commodity | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for derivatives not designated as hedges	(2,214)	(11,025)	532	(16,614)
Foreign exchange | SG&A expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for derivatives not designated as hedges	$ (1,048)	$ (125)	$ (9,043)	$ (1,990)