Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ("AOCI") - Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
May 31, 2014
May 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]    
Beginning Balances $ (7,619) $ (15,593)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification adjustments, net of tax (3,207) 239
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 6,068 (1,426)
Ending Balances (4,758) (16,780)
Cash Flow Hedging Instruments [Member]
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]    
Beginning Balances (856) 1,638
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification adjustments, net of tax (5,912) 239
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 5,842 (2,490)
Ending Balances (926) (613)
Postretirement Obligations [Member]
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]    
Beginning Balances (6,763) (17,231)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification adjustments, net of tax 2,705   
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 226 1,064
Ending Balances $ (3,832) $ (16,167)