Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable

Receivables as of August 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

	2012		2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
Trade accounts receivable	$	2,817,817	$	2,248,665
CHS Capital notes receivable	606,514		604,268
Other	278,196		246,198
	3,702,527		3,099,131
Less allowances and reserves	111,785		119,026
	$	3,590,742	$	2,980,105