Receivables - Schedule of Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Nov. 30, 2021 |
Aug. 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables [Abstract] | ||
| Trade accounts receivable | $ 2,577,018 | $ 2,047,198 |
| CHS Capital short-term notes receivable | 529,376 | 505,778 |
| Other | 623,088 | 451,630 |
| Receivables, gross | 3,729,482 | 3,004,606 |
| Less: allowances and reserves | 150,065 | 143,722 |
| Total receivables | $ 3,579,417 | $ 2,860,884 |