Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Current assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 310,002	$ 413,159
Receivables	3,579,417	2,860,884
Inventories	4,608,816	3,334,675
Other current assets	1,498,883	1,390,233
Total current assets	9,997,118	7,998,951
Investments	3,809,509	3,669,111
Property, plant and equipment	4,738,246	4,810,005
Other assets	1,070,105	1,098,208
Total assets	19,614,978	17,576,275
Current liabilities [Abstract]
Notes payable	1,905,371	1,740,859
Current portion of long-term debt	38,343	38,450
Accounts payable	4,219,458	2,616,052
Accrued expenses	475,729	622,723
Other Liabilities	1,466,985	1,307,929
Total current liabilities	8,105,886	6,326,013
Long-term debt	1,576,769	1,579,911
Other liabilities	682,397	653,025
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Equities:
Preferred stock	2,264,038	2,264,038
Equity certificates	5,166,786	5,247,238
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(231,809)	(216,391)
Capital reserves	2,043,305	1,713,976
Total CHS Inc. equities	9,242,320	9,008,861
Noncontrolling interests	7,606	8,465
Total equities	9,249,926	9,017,326
Total liabilities and equities	$ 19,614,978	$ 17,576,275