DERIVATIVES (Schedule of Derivative Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Commodity | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 11,427	$ 26,180
Commodity | Other Noncurrent Assets
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	184,261	134,667
Commodity | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset	2,983	1,110
Commodity | Other Long-term Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset	1,085	150
Foreign Exchange | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	1,898	1,296
Foreign Exchange | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset	$ 2,566	$ 3,126