Receivables - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Feb. 28, 2013
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Aug. 31, 2012
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Feb. 29, 2012
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Notes Receivable, Long-Term | |||
CHS Capital long-term notes receivable | $ 120.2 | $ 164.8 | $ 109.8 |
Percentage of commercial notes to CHS Capital long-term notes receivable | 79.00% | 74.00% | 84.00% |
Percentage of producer notes to CHS Capital long-term notes receivable | 21.00% | 26.00% | 16.00% |
Interest income accrual, discontinue, term | 90 days | ||
Minimum
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Notes Receivable, Short-Term | |||
CHS Capital short-term notes receivable, term | 12 months | ||
Maximum
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Notes Receivable, Short-Term | |||
CHS Capital short-term notes receivable, term | 14 months | ||
Notes and Loans Receivable, Net, Noncurrent, Term | 10 years | ||
CHS [Member]
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Notes Receivable, Long-Term | |||
CHS Capital long-term notes receivable additional available credit of counterparty | $ 948.5 |