Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2022	Nov. 30, 2021
Net income (loss)	$ 782,916	$ 451,943
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Pension and other postretirement benefits	8,524	3,768
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax	(20,207)	(9,141)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,935)	(10,045)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(13,618)	(15,418)
Comprehensive income (loss)	769,298	436,525
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	318	(18)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to CHS	$ 768,980	$ 436,543