Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Current assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 217,675	$ 140,874
Receivables	2,336,920	2,366,047
Inventories	4,246,051	2,742,138
Other current assets	2,150,250	1,017,488
Total current assets	8,950,896	6,266,547
Investments	3,639,453	3,630,033
Property, plant and equipment	4,866,751	4,957,938
Other assets	1,109,043	1,139,429
Total assets	18,566,143	15,993,947
Current liabilities [Abstract]
Notes payable	2,952,392	1,575,491
Current portion of long-term debt	167,792	189,287
Accounts payable	2,042,475	1,724,516
Accrued expenses	451,593	501,904
Other Liabilities	1,948,781	928,843
Total current liabilities	7,563,033	4,920,041
Long-term debt	1,604,313	1,601,836
Other liabilities	679,014	652,897
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Equities:
Preferred stock	2,264,038	2,264,038
Equity certificates	5,159,756	5,161,610
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(222,458)	(233,924)
Capital reserves	1,509,902	1,618,147
Total CHS Inc. equities	8,711,238	8,809,871
Noncontrolling interests	8,545	9,302
Total equities	8,719,783	8,819,173
Total liabilities and equities	$ 18,566,143	$ 15,993,947