DERIVATIVES (Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Income Taxes (in thousands)	$ 6,395	$ 138,634	$ 35,492
Commodity
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Income Taxes (in thousands)	6,367	138,534	35,392
Commodity | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	(3,028)	15,862	(18,035)
Amount of Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings on Derivatives (in thousands)	11,325	27,267	2,378
Foreign exchange
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Income Taxes (in thousands)	28	100	100
Foreign exchange | SG&A expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	12,265	(6,547)	(3,674)
Amount of Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings on Derivatives (in thousands)	$ 244	$ 244	$ 555