DERIVATIVES (Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 28, 2022	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 28, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments	$ 23,957	$ 33,197	$ 92,002	$ 55,451
Commodity
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments	23,950	33,190	91,989	55,365
Commodity | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for derivatives not designated as hedges	(5,995)	(2,214)	(9,080)	532
Foreign exchange | SG&A expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for derivatives not designated as hedges	$ 2,947	$ (1,048)	$ 6,409	$ (9,043)