Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2023	Aug. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Grain and oilseed	$ 1,868,331	$ 1,099,956
Energy	814,028	645,333
Agronomy	1,179,326	1,111,477
Processed grain and oilseed	170,135	141,360
Other	219,760	217,053
Total inventories	$ 4,251,580	$ 3,215,179

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Agricultural Related Inventory, Processed Crops

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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