Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Pretax Gains (Losses) On Derivatives Not Accounted For As Hedging Instruments (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument - USD ($)
$ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended |
Nov. 30, 2021 |
Nov. 30, 2020 |
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |
|
|
| Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net |
$ (544)
|
$ (176,549)
|
| Commodity derivatives | Cost of goods sold |
|
|
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |
|
|
| Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net |
31,598
|
(201,362)
|
| Foreign exchange derivatives | Cost of goods sold |
|
|
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |
|
|
| Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net |
(32,494)
|
22,641
|
| Foreign exchange derivatives | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] |
|
|
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |
|
|
| Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net |
(1,194)
|
608
|
| Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] | Other Income [Member] |
|
|
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |
|
|
| Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net |
$ 1,546
|
$ 1,564
|