DERIVATIVES (Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2023	Nov. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes (in thousands)	$ (42,945)	$ 68,045
Commodity
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes (in thousands)	(42,952)	68,039
Commodity | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (in thousands)	(72)	(3,085)
Amount of Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings on Derivatives (in thousands)	1,765	8,605
Foreign exchange
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes (in thousands)	7	6
Foreign exchange | SG&A expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (in thousands)	3,539	3,462
Amount of Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings on Derivatives (in thousands)	$ 61	$ 61