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Receivables (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable
 
May 31,
2020
 
August 31,
2019
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Trade accounts receivable
$
1,766,166

 
$
1,803,284

CHS Capital short-term notes receivable
474,425

 
592,909

Other
524,975

 
511,821

Gross receivables
2,765,566

 
2,908,014

Less: allowances and reserves
191,359

 
176,805

Total receivables
$
2,574,207

 
$
2,731,209