Investments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2019

Investments [Abstract]

Investment Holdings, Schedule of Investments [Table Text Block]

	May 31, 2019		August 31, 2018
	(Dollars in thousands)
Equity method investments:
CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC	$	2,767,053	$	2,735,073
Ventura Foods, LLC	368,774		360,150
Ardent Mills, LLC	209,624		205,898
Other equity method investments	269,099		288,016
Other investments	123,590		122,788
Total investments	$	3,738,140	$	3,711,925

Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]

The following table provides aggregate summarized unaudited financial information for our equity method investments in CF Nitrogen, Ventura Foods and Ardent Mills for the nine months ended May 31, 2019, and 2018:

	For the Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2019		2018
	(Dollars in thousands)
Net sales	$	6,646,394	$	6,238,495
Gross profit	951,969		719,555
Net earnings	688,724		435,192
Earnings attributable to CHS Inc.	168,830		109,266