Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2023	Aug. 31, 2023
Current assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,349,757	$ 1,765,286
Receivables	3,772,527	3,105,811
Inventories	4,251,580	3,215,179
Other current assets	1,213,331	1,042,373
Total current assets	10,587,195	9,128,649
Investments	3,831,854	3,828,872
Property, plant and equipment	4,877,071	4,869,373
Other assets	1,136,765	1,130,524
Total assets	20,432,885	18,957,418
Current liabilities [Abstract]
Notes payable	421,580	547,923
Current portion of long-term debt	7,795	7,839
Accounts payable	4,331,301	2,930,607
Accrued expenses	597,196	773,054
Other Liabilities	1,608,546	1,639,771
Total current liabilities	6,966,418	5,899,194
Long-term debt	1,817,770	1,819,819
Other liabilities	951,308	786,016
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Equities:
Preferred stock	2,264,038	2,264,038
Equity certificates	5,818,526	5,911,649
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(272,697)	(265,395)
Capital reserves	2,881,596	2,537,486
Total CHS Inc. equities	10,691,463	10,447,778
Noncontrolling interests	5,926	4,611
Total equities	10,697,389	10,452,389
Total liabilities and equities	$ 20,432,885	$ 18,957,418