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Equities - Noncontrolling Interests (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]      
Net income $ 1,083,007 $ 996,328 $ 1,335,719
Net income attributable to CHS Inc. 1,081,435 992,386 1,260,628
Transfers To Noncontrolling Interests:      
Decrease in CHS Inc. capital reserves for purchase of noncontrolling interests 0 0 (82,138)
Changes from net income attributable to CHS Inc. and transfers to noncontrolling interests $ 1,081,435 $ 992,386 $ 1,178,490