Commodity Derivative Instruments (Schedule of Fair Value of Derivatives) (Details) (Commodity Contract [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Feb. 28, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Current Assets [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, Gross Amount Recognized $ 425 $ 28
Derivative asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet (425) (28)
Derivative asset, Net      
Noncurrent Assets [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, Gross Amount Recognized 348 182
Derivative asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet (348) (182)
Derivative asset, Net      
Current Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative liability, Gross Amount Recognized 2,100 2,343
Derivative liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet (425) (28)
Derivative liability, Net 1,675 2,315
Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative liability, Gross Amount Recognized 491 516
Derivative liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet (348) (182)
Derivative liability, Net $ 143 $ 334