CHS (CHSCN) 10-Q 5 Jan 22 2022 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Jan. 05, 2022
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Nov. 30, 2021
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-36079
Entity Registrant Name	CHS Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	MN
Entity Tax Identification Number	41-0251095
Entity Address, Address Line One	5500 Cenex Drive
Entity Address, City or Town	Inver Grove Heights
Entity Address, State or Province	MN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	55077
City Area Code	651
Local Phone Number	355-6000
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		0
Entity Central Index Key	0000823277
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
8% Preferred Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	8% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
Trading Symbol	CHSCP
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Class B, Series 1 Preferred Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 1
Trading Symbol	CHSCO
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Class B, Series 2 Preferred Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 2
Trading Symbol	CHSCN
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Class B, Series 3 Preferred Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 3
Trading Symbol	CHSCM
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Class B, Series 4 Preferred Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 4
Trading Symbol	CHSCL
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Current assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 310,002	$ 413,159
Receivables	3,579,417	2,860,884
Inventories	4,608,816	3,334,675
Other current assets	1,498,883	1,390,233
Total current assets	9,997,118	7,998,951
Investments	3,809,509	3,669,111
Property, plant and equipment	4,738,246	4,810,005
Other assets	1,070,105	1,098,208
Total assets	19,614,978	17,576,275
Current liabilities [Abstract]
Notes payable	1,905,371	1,740,859
Current portion of long-term debt	38,343	38,450
Accounts payable	4,219,458	2,616,052
Accrued expenses	475,729	622,723
Other Liabilities	1,466,985	1,307,929
Total current liabilities	8,105,886	6,326,013
Long-term debt	1,576,769	1,579,911
Other liabilities	682,397	653,025
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Equities:
Preferred stock	2,264,038	2,264,038
Equity certificates	5,166,786	5,247,238
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(231,809)	(216,391)
Capital reserves	2,043,305	1,713,976
Total CHS Inc. equities	9,242,320	9,008,861
Noncontrolling interests	7,606	8,465
Total equities	9,249,926	9,017,326
Total liabilities and equities	$ 19,614,978	$ 17,576,275

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 10,880,757	$ 8,715,643
Cost of goods sold	10,360,849	8,537,539
Gross profit	519,908	178,104
Marketing, general and administrative expenses	204,934	170,661
Operating earnings	314,974	7,443
Interest expense	23,432	25,050
Other income	(23,776)	(12,624)
Equity income from investments	(151,345)	(50,023)
Income (loss) before income taxes	466,663	45,040
Income tax expense (benefit)	14,720	(24,329)
Net income	451,943	69,369
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(18)	(302)
Net income attributable to CHS Inc.	$ 451,961	$ 69,671

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Net income (loss)	$ 451,943	$ 69,369
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Pension and other postretirement benefits	3,768	3,645
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax	(9,141)	1,669
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(10,045)	3,603
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(15,418)	8,917
Comprehensive income (loss)	436,525	78,286
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(18)	(302)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to CHS	$ 436,543	$ 78,588

Consolidated Statement of Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 451,943	$ 69,369
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	132,772	134,692
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions	(140,387)	(40,842)
Provision for doubtful accounts	1,472	1,564
Deferred taxes	11,856	477
Other, net	(8,556)	(5,263)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables	(696,984)	(430,234)
Inventories	(1,274,141)	(967,637)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,420,237	773,776
Other liabilities	(81,799)	(209,355)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(183,587)	(673,453)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(74,878)	(85,680)
Proceeds from disposition of property, plant and equipment	2,822	3,350
Expenditures for major repairs	(5,541)	(6,313)
Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets	55,546	42,585
Changes in CHS Capital notes receivable, net	(31,509)	(79,045)
Financing extended to customers	(456)	(617)
Payments from customer financing	3,833	3,875
Other investing activities, net	(2,013)	7,534
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(52,196)	(114,311)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from lines of credit and long-term borrowings	4,952,834	6,620,876
Payments on lines of credit, long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations	(4,792,770)	(5,752,925)
Preferred stock dividends paid	(42,167)	(42,167)
Redemptions of equities	(12,221)	(7,726)
Other financing activities, net	50,326	(9,167)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	156,002	808,891
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(3,550)	2,324
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	(83,331)	23,451
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	542,484	216,993
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$ 459,153	$ 240,444

Organization, Basis of Presenta

Organization, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies	Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations and cash flows for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full fiscal year because of the seasonal nature of our businesses, among other things. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by the requirements for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended August 31, 2021, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Significant Accounting Policies No significant accounting policies were updated or changed since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2021. Recent Accounting Pronouncements No recent accounting pronouncements are expected to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Revenues (Notes)

Revenues (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenues	Revenues The following table presents revenues recognized under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC Topic 606"), disaggregated by reportable segment, as well as the amount of revenues recognized under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC Topic 815"), and other applicable accounting guidance for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020. Other applicable accounting guidance primarily includes revenues recognized under ASC Topic 470, Debt , and ASC Topic 842, Leases , that fall outside the scope of ASC Topic 606. ASC Topic 606 ASC Topic 815 Other Guidance Total Revenues Three Months Ended November 30, 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Energy $ 2,047,277 $ 256,710 $ — $ 2,303,987 Ag 2,531,956 6,029,260 8,043 8,569,259 Corporate and Other 3,590 — 3,921 7,511 Total revenues $ 4,582,823 $ 6,285,970 $ 11,964 $ 10,880,757 Three Months Ended November 30, 2020 Energy $ 1,064,963 $ 192,884 $ — $ 1,257,847 Ag 1,344,508 6,087,241 13,653 7,445,402 Corporate and Other 6,460 — 5,934 12,394 Total revenues $ 2,415,931 $ 6,280,125 $ 19,587 $ 8,715,643 Less than 1% of revenues accounted for under ASC Topic 606 included within the table above are recorded over time and relate primarily to service contracts. Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities Contract assets relate to unbilled amounts arising from goods that have already been transferred to customers where the right to payment is not conditional on the passage of time. This results in the recognition of an asset, as the amount of revenue recognized at a certain point in time exceeds the amount billed to customers. Contract assets are recorded in receivables within our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and were $40.1 million and $29.0 million as of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, respectively.

Receivables

Receivables	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables	Receivables November 30, August 31, (Dollars in thousands) Trade accounts receivable $ 2,577,018 $ 2,047,198 CHS Capital short-term notes receivable 529,376 505,778 Other 623,088 451,630 Gross receivables 3,729,482 3,004,606 Less: allowances and reserves 150,065 143,722 Total receivables $ 3,579,417 $ 2,860,884 Receivables are composed of trade accounts receivable, short-term notes receivable in our wholly-owned subsidiary, CHS Capital, LLC ("CHS Capital"), and other receivables, less an allowance for expected credit losses. The allowance for expected credit losses is based on our best estimate of expected credit losses in existing receivable balances and is determined using historical write-off experience, adjusted for various industry and regional data and current expectations of future credit losses. Notes receivable from commercial borrowers are collateralized by various combinations of mortgages, personal property, accounts and notes receivable, inventories and assignments of certain regional cooperatives' capital stock. These loans are primarily originated in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. CHS Capital also has loans receivable from producer borrowers that are collateralized by various combinations of growing crops, livestock, inventories, accounts receivable, personal property and supplemental mortgages and are originated in the same states as the commercial notes. In addition to the short-term balances included in the table above, CHS Capital had long-term notes receivable, with durations of generally not more than 10 years, totaling $66.1 million and $55.4 million as of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, respectively. Long-term notes receivable are included in other assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, commercial notes represented 43% and 28%, respectively, and producer notes represented 57% and 72%, respectively, of total CHS Capital notes receivable. CHS Capital has commitments to extend credit to customers if there are no violations of contractually established conditions. As of November 30, 2021, CHS Capital customers had additional available credit of $740.0 million. No significant troubled debt restructuring activity occurred and no third-party customer or borrower accounted for more than 10% of the total receivables balance as of November 30, 2021, or August 31, 2021.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories November 30, August 31, (Dollars in thousands) Grain and oilseed $ 2,290,770 $ 1,435,544 Energy 926,801 762,317 Agronomy 1,176,564 958,548 Processed grain and oilseed 156,281 140,975 Other 58,400 37,291 Total inventories $ 4,608,816 $ 3,334,675 As of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, we valued approximately 11% and 13%, respectively, of inventories, primarily crude oil and refined fuels within our Energy segment, using the lower of cost, determined on the last in, first out ("LIFO") method, or net realizable value. If the first in, first out ("FIFO") method of accounting had been used, inventories would have been higher than the reported amount by $402.2 million and $359.2 million as of November 30, 2021, and

Investments

Investments	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	Investments November 30, August 31, (Dollars in thousands) Equity method investments: CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC $ 2,783,637 $ 2,667,164 Ventura Foods, LLC 389,818 388,612 Ardent Mills, LLC 225,889 220,132 TEMCO, LLC 44,319 31,464 Other equity method investments 235,511 232,923 Other investments 130,335 128,816 Total investments $ 3,809,509 $ 3,669,111 Joint ventures and other investments, in which we have significant ownership and influence but not control, are accounted for in our condensed consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting. Our significant equity method investments consist of CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC ("CF Nitrogen"), Ventura Foods, LLC ("Ventura Foods"), Ardent Mills, LLC ("Ardent Mills"), and TEMCO, LLC ("TEMCO"), which are summarized below. In addition to the recognition of our share of income from equity method investments, our equity method investments are evaluated for indicators of other-than-temporary impairment on an ongoing basis in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"). Other investments consist primarily of investments in cooperatives without readily determinable fair values and are generally recorded at cost, unless an impairment or other observable market price change occurs requiring an adjustment. We have approximately $575.2 million of cumulative undistributed earnings from our equity method investees included in the investments balance as of November 30, 2021. CF Nitrogen We have a $2.8 billion investment in CF Nitrogen, a strategic venture with CF Industries Holdings, Inc. ("CF Industries"). The investment consists of an approximate 10% membership interest (based on product tons) in CF Nitrogen. We account for this investment using the hypothetical liquidation at book value method, recognizing our share of the earnings and losses of CF Nitrogen as equity income from investments in our Nitrogen Production segment based on our contractual claims on the entity's net assets pursuant to the liquidation provisions of the CF Nitrogen Limited Liability Company Agreement, adjusted for semiannual cash distributions. The following table provides summarized unaudited financial information for our equity method investment in CF Nitrogen for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended November 30, 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Net sales $ 1,316,899 $ 606,340 Gross profit 575,571 94,068 Net earnings 562,593 81,173 Earnings attributable to CHS Inc. 116,473 21,688 Ventura Foods, Ardent Mills and TEMCO We have a 50% interest in Ventura Foods, a joint venture with Mitsui & Co., that produces and distributes primarily edible oil-based products. We also have a 12% interest in Ardent Mills, which is a joint venture with Cargill, Incorporated ("Cargill") and Conagra Brands, Inc., and is the largest flour miller in the United States. Additionally, we have a 50% interest in TEMCO, which is a joint venture with Cargill focused on export elevation, primarily to Asia. We account for Ventura Foods, Ardent Mills and TEMCO as equity method investments. Our shares of the results of Ventura Foods and Ardent Mills are included in Corporate and Other and our share of the results of TEMCO is included in our Ag segment. The following table provides aggregate summarized unaudited financial information for our equity method investments in Ventura Foods, Ardent Mills and TEMCO for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended November 30, 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Net sales $ 2,313,761 $ 3,375,014 Gross profit 238,883 204,426 Net earnings 112,641 89,656 Earnings attributable to CHS Inc. 26,737 25,178 Our investments in other equity method investees are not significant in relation to our condensed consolidated financial statements, either individually or in the aggregate.

Equities

Equities	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Equity [Abstract]
Equities	Changes in Equities Changes in equities for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, are as follows: Equity Certificates Accumulated Capital Nonpatronage Nonqualified Equity Certificates Preferred Capital Noncontrolling Total (Dollars in thousands) Balances, August 31, 2021 $ 3,583,911 $ 28,431 $ 1,634,896 $ 2,264,038 $ (216,391) $ 1,713,976 $ 8,465 $ 9,017,326 Reversal of prior year redemption estimates 12,221 — — — — — — 12,221 Redemptions of equities (9,824) (318) (2,079) — — — — (12,221) Preferred stock dividends — — — — — (84,334) — (84,334) Other, net (1,023) 17 (64) — — 1,393 (841) (518) Net income (loss) — — — — — 451,961 (18) 451,943 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax — — — — (15,418) — — (15,418) Estimated 2022 cash patronage refunds — — — — — (39,691) — (39,691) Estimated 2022 equity redemptions (79,382) — — — — — — (79,382) Balances, November 30, 2021 $ 3,505,903 $ 28,130 $ 1,632,753 $ 2,264,038 $ (231,809) $ 2,043,305 $ 7,606 $ 9,249,926 Equity Certificates Accumulated Capital Nonpatronage Nonqualified Equity Certificates Preferred Capital Noncontrolling Total (Dollars in thousands) Balances, August 31, 2020 $ 3,724,187 $ 28,727 $ 1,408,696 $ 2,264,038 $ (233,924) $ 1,618,147 $ 9,302 $ 8,819,173 Reversal of prior year redemption estimates 7,726 — — — — — — 7,726 Redemptions of equities (6,539) (31) (1,156) — — — — (7,726) Preferred stock dividends — — — — — (84,334) — (84,334) Other, net (654) (47) (197) — — (7,798) 35 (8,661) Net income (loss) — — — — — 69,671 (302) 69,369 Other comprehensive income, net of tax — — — — 8,917 — — 8,917 Estimated 2021 cash patronage refunds — — — — — (9,304) — (9,304) Estimated 2021 equity redemptions (9,304) — — — — — — (9,304) Balances, November 30, 2020 $ 3,715,416 $ 28,649 $ 1,407,343 $ 2,264,038 $ (225,007) $ 1,586,382 $ 9,035 $ 8,785,856 Preferred Stock Dividends The following is a summary of dividends per share by series of preferred stock for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended November 30, Nasdaq symbol 2021 2020 Series of preferred stock: (Dollars per share) 8% Cumulative Redeemable CHSCP $ 1.00 $ 1.00 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 1 CHSCO $ 0.98 $ 0.98 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 2 CHSCN $ 0.88 $ 0.88 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 3 CHSCM $ 0.84 $ 0.84 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 4 CHSCL $ 0.94 $ 0.94 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, are as follows: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cash Flow Hedges Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total (Dollars in thousands) Balance as of August 31, 2021, net of tax $ (141,385) $ 4,824 $ (79,830) $ (216,391) Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: Amounts before reclassifications (83) 870 (9,983) (9,196) Amounts reclassified 5,064 (12,954) — (7,890) Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax 4,981 (12,084) (9,983) (17,086) Tax effect (1,213) 2,943 (62) 1,668 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 3,768 (9,141) (10,045) (15,418) Balance as of November 30, 2021, net of tax $ (137,617) $ (4,317) $ (89,875) $ (231,809) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cash Flow Hedges Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total (Dollars in thousands) Balance as of August 31, 2020, net of tax $ (159,680) $ 10,886 $ (85,130) $ (233,924) Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: Amounts before reclassifications (125) 14,506 3,629 18,010 Amounts reclassified 4,977 (12,284) — (7,307) Total other comprehensive income, before tax 4,852 2,222 3,629 10,703 Tax effect (1,207) (553) (26) (1,786) Other comprehensive income, net of tax 3,645 1,669 3,603 8,917 Balance as of November 30, 2020, net of tax $ (156,035) $ 12,555 $ (81,527) $ (225,007) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were related to pension and other postretirement benefits, cash flow hedges and foreign currency translation adjustments. Pension and other postretirement reclassifications include amortization of net actuarial loss, prior service credit and transition amounts and are recorded as cost of goods sold and marketing, general and administrative expenses (see Note 9, Benefit Plans, for further information). Gains or losses associated with cash flow hedges are recorded as cost of goods sold (see Note 11, Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities , for further information). Gains or losses on foreign currency translation reclassifications related to sales of businesses are recorded as other income.

Benefit Plans

Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Benefit plans	Benefit Plans We have various pension and other defined benefit and defined contribution plans, in which substantially all employees may participate. We also have nonqualified supplemental executive and Board retirement plans. Components of net periodic benefit costs for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, are as follows: Three Months Ended November 30, Qualified Nonqualified Other Benefits 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Components of net periodic benefit costs: (Dollars in thousands) Service cost $ 11,569 $ 11,307 $ 232 $ 108 $ 249 $ 297 Interest cost 4,292 4,141 70 68 126 123 Expected return on assets (10,990) (10,910) — — — — Prior service cost (credit) amortization 44 45 (29) (28) (111) (111) Actuarial loss (gain) amortization 5,852 5,447 120 53 (315) (341) Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) $ 10,767 $ 10,030 $ 393 $ 201 $ (51) $ (32) The service cost component of defined benefit net periodic benefit cost is recorded in cost of goods sold and marketing, general and administrative expenses. The other components of net periodic benefit cost are recorded in other income. Employer Contributions Any contributions made during fiscal 2022 will depend primarily on market returns on the pension plan assets and minimum funding level requirements. No contributions were made to the pension plans during the three months ended November 30, 2021, and we do not currently anticipate being required to make contributions for our pension plans in fiscal 2022.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Our effective tax rate for the three months ended November 30, 2021, was 3.2% compared to (54.0)% for the three months ended November 30, 2020. Our income tax expense for the three months ended November 30, 2021, reflects the mix of full-year earnings projected across business units and current equity management assumptions. Income taxes and effective tax rates vary each year based on profitability and nonpatronage business activity during the year.    Our uncertain tax positions are affected by the tax years that are under audit or remain subject to examination by the relevant taxing authorities. Reserves are recorded against unrecognized tax benefits when we believe certain fully supportable tax return positions are likely to be challenged, and we may not prevail. If we were to prevail on all positions taken in relation to uncertain tax positions, $114.5 million and $114.3 million of the unrecognized tax benefits would ultimately benefit our effective tax rate as of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, respectively. It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change in the next 12 months.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	Segment Reporting We are an integrated agricultural cooperative, providing grain, foods and energy resources to businesses and consumers on a global basis. We provide a wide variety of products and services, from initial agricultural inputs such as fuels, farm supplies, crop nutrients and crop protection products, to agricultural outputs that include grains and oilseeds, processed grains and oilseeds, renewable fuels and food products. We define our operating segments in accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting , to reflect the manner in which our chief operating decision maker, our Chief Executive Officer, evaluates performance and allocates resources in managing the business. We have aggregated those operating segments into three reportable segments: Energy, Ag and Nitrogen Production. Our Energy segment produces and provides primarily for the wholesale distribution of petroleum products and transportation of those products. Our Ag segment purchases and further processes or resells grains and oilseeds originated by our country operations business, by our member cooperatives and by third parties; serves as a wholesaler and retailer of crop inputs; and produces and markets ethanol. Our Nitrogen Production segment consists of our equity method investment in CF Nitrogen and allocated expenses, which entitles us, pursuant to our supply agreement with CF Nitrogen, to purchase up to a specified quantity of granular urea and urea ammonium nitrate ("UAN") annually from CF Nitrogen. Corporate and Other represents our financing and hedging businesses, which primarily consist of a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated futures commission merchant ("FCM") for commodities hedging and financial services related to crop production. Our nonconsolidated investments in Ventura Food and Ardent Mills are also included in our Corporate and Other category. Corporate administrative expenses and interest are allocated to each reportable segment and Corporate and Other, based on direct use of services, such as information technology and legal, and other factors or considerations relevant to the costs incurred. Many of our business activities are highly seasonal and our operating results vary throughout the year. Our revenues generally trend lower during the second and fourth fiscal quarters and higher during the first and third fiscal quarters; however, our income before income taxes does not necessarily follow the same trend due to weather and other events that can impact profitability. For example, in our Ag segment, our country operations business generally experiences higher volumes and revenues during the fall harvest and spring planting seasons, which generally correspond to our first and third fiscal quarters, respectively. Additionally, our agronomy business generally experiences higher volumes and revenues during the spring planting season. Our global grain and processing operations are subject to fluctuations in volume and revenues based on producer harvests, world grain prices, demand and international trade relationships. Our Energy segment generally experiences higher volumes and revenues in certain operating areas, such as refined products, in the spring, summer and early fall when gasoline and diesel fuel use by agricultural producers is highest and is subject to global supply and demand forces. Other energy products, such as propane, generally experience higher volumes and revenues during the winter heating and fall crop-drying seasons. Our revenues, assets and cash flows can be significantly affected by global market prices for commodities such as petroleum products, natural gas, grains, oilseeds, crop nutrients and flour. Changes in market prices for commodities that we purchase without a corresponding change in the selling prices of those products can affect revenues and operating earnings. Commodity prices are affected by a wide range of factors beyond our control, including weather, crop damage due to plant disease or insects, drought, availability and adequacy of supply, availability of reliable rail and river transportation networks, outbreaks of disease, government regulations and policies, global trade disputes, and general political and economic conditions. While our revenues and operating results are derived primarily from businesses and operations that are wholly-owned or subsidiaries and limited liability companies in which we have a controlling interest, a portion of our business operations are conducted through companies in which we hold ownership interests of 50% or less or do not control the operations. We account for these investments primarily using the equity method of accounting, wherein we record our proportionate share of income or loss reported by the entity as equity income from investments, without consolidating the revenues and expenses of the entity in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In our Ag segment, this includes our 50% interest in TEMCO. In our Nitrogen Production segment, this consists of our approximate 10% membership interest (based on product tons) in CF Nitrogen. In Corporate and Other, this principally includes our 50% ownership in Ventura Foods and our 12% ownership in Ardent Mills. See Note 5, Investments, for more information on these entities. Reconciling amounts represent the elimination of revenues between segments. Such transactions are executed at market prices to more accurately evaluate the profitability of individual business segments. Segment information for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, is presented in the tables below: Energy Ag Nitrogen Production Corporate Reconciling Total Three Months Ended November 30, 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Revenues, including intersegment revenues $ 2,468,343 $ 8,577,403 $ — $ 10,204 $ (175,193) $ 10,880,757 Intersegment revenues (164,356) (8,144) — (2,693) 175,193 — Revenues, net of intersegment revenues $ 2,303,987 $ 8,569,259 $ — $ 7,511 $ — $ 10,880,757 Operating earnings (loss) 67,850 259,773 (10,183) (2,466) — 314,974 Interest expense 488 13,661 11,254 (1,820) (151) 23,432 Other income (728) (20,579) (1,547) (1,073) 151 (23,776) Equity income from investments (1,100) (19,734) (116,473) (14,038) — (151,345) Income before income taxes $ 69,190 $ 286,425 $ 96,583 $ 14,465 $ — $ 466,663 Total assets as of November 30, 2021 $ 4,315,331 $ 9,335,801 $ 2,796,671 $ 3,167,175 $ — $ 19,614,978 Energy Ag Nitrogen Production Corporate Reconciling Total Three Months Ended November 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Revenues, including intersegment revenues $ 1,357,845 $ 7,450,305 $ — $ 15,481 $ (107,988) $ 8,715,643 Intersegment revenues (99,998) (4,903) — (3,087) 107,988 — Revenues, net of intersegment revenues $ 1,257,847 $ 7,445,402 $ — $ 12,394 $ — $ 8,715,643 Operating earnings (loss) (68,385) 75,524 (7,623) 7,927 — 7,443 Interest expense (238) 14,505 11,163 1,138 (1,518) 25,050 Other income (482) (11,817) (1,566) (277) 1,518 (12,624) Equity income from investments (489) (10,174) (21,688) (17,672) — (50,023) Income (loss) before income taxes $ (67,176) $ 83,010 $ 4,468 $ 24,738 $ — $ 45,040

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure	Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities We enter into various derivative instruments to manage our exposure to movements primarily associated with agricultural and energy commodity prices and, to a lesser degree, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Except for certain cash-settled swaps related to future crude oil purchases and refined product sales, which are accounted for as cash flow hedges, our derivative instruments represent economic hedges of price risk for which hedge accounting under ASC Topic 815 is not applied. Rather, the derivative instruments are recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with changes in fair value being recorded directly to earnings, primarily within cost of goods sold in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 12, Fair Value Measurements, for additional information. The majority of our exchange traded agricultural commodity futures are settled daily through CHS Hedging, LLC, our wholly-owned FCM. Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Although we have certain netting arrangements for our exchange-traded futures and options contracts and certain over-the-counter ("OTC") contracts, we have elected to report our derivative instruments on a gross basis on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets under ASC Topic 210-20, Balance Sheet—Offsetting . The following tables present the gross fair values of derivative assets, derivative liabilities and margin deposits (cash collateral) recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, along with related amounts permitted to be offset in accordance with U.S. GAAP: November 30, 2021 Amounts Not Offset on Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet but Eligible for Offsetting Gross Amount Recognized Cash Collateral Derivative Instruments Net Amount (Dollars in thousands) Derivative Assets Commodity derivatives $ 445,798 $ — $ 3,629 $ 442,169 Foreign exchange derivatives 8,483 — 4,045 4,438 Embedded derivative asset 13,034 — — 13,034 Total $ 467,315 $ — $ 7,674 $ 459,641 Derivative Liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 293,629 $ 1,478 $ 4,297 $ 287,854 Foreign exchange derivatives 27,463 — 4,045 23,418 Total $ 321,092 $ 1,478 $ 8,342 $ 311,272 August 31, 2021 Amounts Not Offset on Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet but Eligible for Offsetting Gross Amount Recognized Cash Collateral Derivative Instruments Net Amount (Dollars in thousands) Derivative Assets Commodity derivatives $ 532,832 $ — $ 4,174 $ 528,658 Foreign exchange derivatives 19,429 — 5,582 13,847 Embedded derivative asset 16,488 — — 16,488 Total $ 568,749 $ — $ 9,756 $ 558,993 Derivative Liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 444,861 $ 2,485 $ 4,174 $ 438,202 Foreign exchange derivatives 8,506 — 5,582 2,924 Total $ 453,367 $ 2,485 $ 9,756 $ 441,126 Derivative assets and liabilities with maturities of 12 months or less are recorded in other current assets and other current liabilities, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivative assets and liabilities with maturities greater than 12 months are recorded in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amount of long-term derivative assets recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, was $21.3 million and $21.6 million, respectively. The amount of long-term derivative liabilities recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, was $1.6 million and $4.8 million, respectively. The majority of our derivative instruments have not been designated as hedging instruments. The following table sets forth the pretax gains (losses) on derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments that have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended November 30, Location of Gain (Loss) 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives Cost of goods sold $ 31,598 $ (201,362) Foreign exchange derivatives Cost of goods sold (32,494) 22,641 Foreign exchange derivatives Marketing, general and administrative expenses (1,194) 608 Embedded derivative Other income 1,546 1,564 Total $ (544) $ (176,549) Commodity Contracts As of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, we had outstanding commodity futures and options contracts that were used as economic hedges, as well as fixed-price forward contracts related to physical purchases and sales of commodities. The table below presents the notional volumes for all outstanding commodity contracts: November 30, 2021 August 31, 2021 Long Short Long Short (Units in thousands) Grain and oilseed (bushels) 884,816 961,591 666,726 851,582 Energy products (barrels) 6,585 6,234 9,881 7,656 Processed grain and oilseed (tons) 1,550 4,299 559 3,418 Crop nutrients (tons) 52 35 66 12 Ocean freight (metric tons) 155 — 210 — Foreign Exchange Contracts We conduct a substantial portion of our business in U.S. dollars, but we are exposed to risks relating to foreign currency fluctuations primarily due to global grain marketing transactions in South America, the Asia Pacific region and Europe, and purchases of products from Canada. We use foreign currency derivative instruments to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. Although we have some risk exposure related to foreign currency transactions, a larger impact with exchange rate fluctuations is the ability of foreign buyers to purchase U.S. agricultural products and the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural products compared to the same products offered by alternative sources of world supply. The notional amount of our foreign exchange derivative contracts was $1.2 billion as of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021. Embedded Derivative Asset Under the terms of our strategic investment in CF Nitrogen, if the CF Industries credit rating is reduced below certain levels by two of three specified credit ratings agencies, we are entitled to receive a nonrefundable annual payment of $5.0 million from CF Industries. These payments will continue on an annual basis until the date that the CF Industries credit rating is upgraded to or above certain levels by two of the three specified credit ratings agencies or February 1, 2026, whichever is earlier. Since the CF Industries credit rating was reduced below the specified levels during fiscal 2017, we have received an annual payment of $5.0 million from CF Industries. Gains totaling $1.5 million and $1.6 million were recognized in other income in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The fair value of the embedded derivative asset recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 30, 2021, was equal to $13.0 million. The current and long-term portions of the embedded derivative asset are included in other current assets and other assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively. See Note 12, Fair Value Measurements, for additional information regarding valuation of the embedded derivative asset. Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Strategies Certain pay-fixed, receive-variable, cash-settled swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of future crude oil purchases in our Energy segment. We also designate certain pay-variable, receive-fixed, cash-settled swaps as cash flow hedges of future refined product sales. These hedging instruments and the related hedged items are exposed to significant market price risk and potential volatility. As part of our risk management strategy, we look to hedge a portion of our expected future crude oil needs and the resulting refined product output based on prevailing futures prices, management's expectations about future commodity price changes and our risk appetite. We may also elect to dedesignate certain derivative instruments previously designated as cash flow hedges as part of our risk management strategy. Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income for these dedesignated derivative instruments remain in other comprehensive income and are recognized in earnings in the period in which the underlying transactions affect earnings. As of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, the aggregate notional amount of cash flow hedges was 3.4 million and 2.7 million barrels, respectively. The following table presents the fair value of our commodity derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and the line items on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in which they are recorded: Derivative Assets Derivative Liabilities Balance Sheet Location November 30, August 31, Balance Sheet Location November 30, August 31, (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Other current assets $ 6,571 $ 11,874 Other current liabilities $ 3,836 $ 1,001 The following table presents the pretax gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income relating to cash flow hedges for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended November 30, 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives $ (13,296) $ 1,974 The following table presents the pretax gains relating to our existing cash flow hedges that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended November 30, Location of Gain 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives Cost of goods sold $ 13,254 $ 12,673

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. We determine fair values of derivative instruments and certain other assets, based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC Topic 820, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. ASC Topic 820 describes three levels within its hierarchy that may be used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity for the assets or liabilities. Categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Recurring fair value measurements as of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, are as follows: November 30, 2021 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Total (Dollars in thousands) Assets Commodity derivatives $ 2,841 $ 449,528 $ — $ 452,369 Foreign exchange derivatives — 8,483 — 8,483 Deferred compensation assets 51,113 — — 51,113 Embedded derivative asset — 13,034 — 13,034 Segregated investments and marketable securities 96,447 — — 96,447 Other assets 6,616 — — 6,616 Total $ 157,017 $ 471,045 $ — $ 628,062 Liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 3,860 $ 293,605 $ — $ 297,465 Foreign exchange derivatives — 27,463 — 27,463 Total $ 3,860 $ 321,068 $ — $ 324,928 August 31, 2021 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Total (Dollars in thousands) Assets Commodity derivatives $ 2,453 $ 542,253 $ — $ 544,706 Foreign exchange derivatives — 19,429 — 19,429 Deferred compensation assets 51,940 — — 51,940 Embedded derivative asset — 16,488 — 16,488 Segregated investments and marketable securities 99,837 — — 99,837 Other assets 6,052 — — 6,052 Total $ 160,282 $ 578,170 $ — $ 738,452 Liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 1,615 $ 444,247 $ — $ 445,862 Foreign exchange derivatives — 8,506 — 8,506 Total $ 1,615 $ 452,753 $ — $ 454,368 Commodity and foreign exchange derivatives . Exchange-traded futures and options contracts are valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified within Level 1. Our forward commodity purchase and sales contracts with fixed-price components, select ocean freight contracts and other OTC derivatives are determined using inputs that are generally based on exchange traded prices and/or recent market bids and offers, including location-specific adjustments, and are classified within Level 2. Location-specific inputs are driven by local market supply and demand and are generally based on broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either listed or OTC markets. Changes in the fair values of these contracts are recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of cost of goods sold. Deferred compensation and other assets . Our deferred compensation investments consist primarily of rabbi trust assets that are valued based on unadjusted quoted prices on active exchanges and are classified within Level 1. Changes in the fair values of these other assets are primarily recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of marketing, general and administrative expenses. Embedded derivative asset . The embedded derivative asset relates to contingent payments inherent to our investment in CF Nitrogen. The inputs used in the fair value measurement include the probability of future upgrades and downgrades of the CF Industries credit rating based on historical credit rating movements of other public companies and the discount rates applied to potential annual payments based on applicable historical and current yield coupon rates. Based on these observable inputs, our fair value measurement is classified within Level 2. See Note 11, Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities, for additional information. Segregated investments and marketable securities. Our segregated investments and marketable securities are comprised of investments in various government agencies and U.S. Treasury securities, which are valued using quoted market prices and classified within Level 1.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]	Commitments and Contingencies Environmental We are required to comply with various environmental laws and regulations incidental to our normal business operations. To meet our compliance requirements, we establish reserves for future costs of remediation associated with identified issues that are both probable and can be reasonably estimated. Estimates of environmental costs are based on current available facts, existing technology, undiscounted site-specific costs and currently enacted laws and regulations and are included in cost of goods sold and marketing, general and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Recoveries, if any, are recorded in the period in which recovery is received. Liabilities are monitored and adjusted as new facts or changes in law or technology occur. The resolution of any such matters may affect consolidated net income for any fiscal period; however, we currently believe any resulting liabilities, individually or in aggregate, will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows during any fiscal year. Other Litigation and Claims We are involved as a defendant in various lawsuits, claims and disputes, which are in the normal course of our business. The resolution of any such matters may affect net income for any fiscal period; however, we currently believe any resulting liabilities, individually or in aggregate, will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows during any fiscal year. Guarantees We are a guarantor for lines of credit and performance obligations of related, nonconsolidated companies. Our bank covenants allow maximum guarantees of $1.0 billion, of which $134.0 million were outstanding on November 30, 2021. We have collateral for a portion of these contingent obligations. We have not recorded a liability related to the contingent obligations as we do not expect to pay out any cash related to them, and the fair values are considered immaterial. The underlying loans to the counterparties for which we provide these guarantees were current as of November 30, 2021.

Other Current Assets and Liabil

Other Current Assets and Liabilities (note)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Other current assets and liabilities [Abstract]
Other current assets and liabilities Text block	Other Current Assets and Liabilities Other current assets and liabilities as of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, are as follows: November 30, August 31, Other current assets (Dollars in thousands) Derivative assets (Note 11) $ 452,555 $ 559,056 Margin and related deposits 286,196 336,397 Supplier advance payments 446,979 194,706 Restricted cash 149,151 129,325 Other 164,002 170,749 Total other current assets $ 1,498,883 $ 1,390,233 Other current liabilities Customer margin deposits and credit balances $ 252,266 $ 269,114 Customer advance payments 592,388 439,293 Derivative liabilities (Note 11) 323,313 449,522 Dividends and equity payable 299,018 150,000 Total other current liabilities $ 1,466,985 $ 1,307,929

Organization, Basis of Presen_2

Organization, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy	Basis of Presentation     These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations and cash flows for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full fiscal year because of the seasonal nature of our businesses, among other things. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by the requirements for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended August 31, 2021, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Significant Accounting Policies No significant accounting policies were updated or changed since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2021.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements No recent accounting pronouncements are expected to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Revenues (Tables)

Revenues (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenues	The following table presents revenues recognized under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC Topic 606"), disaggregated by reportable segment, as well as the amount of revenues recognized under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC Topic 815"), and other applicable accounting guidance for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020. Other applicable accounting guidance primarily includes revenues recognized under ASC Topic 470, Debt , and ASC Topic 842, Leases , that fall outside the scope of ASC Topic 606. ASC Topic 606 ASC Topic 815 Other Guidance Total Revenues Three Months Ended November 30, 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Energy $ 2,047,277 $ 256,710 $ — $ 2,303,987 Ag 2,531,956 6,029,260 8,043 8,569,259 Corporate and Other 3,590 — 3,921 7,511 Total revenues $ 4,582,823 $ 6,285,970 $ 11,964 $ 10,880,757 Three Months Ended November 30, 2020 Energy $ 1,064,963 $ 192,884 $ — $ 1,257,847 Ag 1,344,508 6,087,241 13,653 7,445,402 Corporate and Other 6,460 — 5,934 12,394 Total revenues $ 2,415,931 $ 6,280,125 $ 19,587 $ 8,715,643

Receivables (Tables)

Receivables (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	November 30, August 31, (Dollars in thousands) Trade accounts receivable $ 2,577,018 $ 2,047,198 CHS Capital short-term notes receivable 529,376 505,778 Other 623,088 451,630 Gross receivables 3,729,482 3,004,606 Less: allowances and reserves 150,065 143,722 Total receivables $ 3,579,417 $ 2,860,884

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current	November 30, August 31, (Dollars in thousands) Grain and oilseed $ 2,290,770 $ 1,435,544 Energy 926,801 762,317 Agronomy 1,176,564 958,548 Processed grain and oilseed 156,281 140,975 Other 58,400 37,291 Total inventories $ 4,608,816 $ 3,334,675

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Investments [Abstract]
Investment Holdings, Schedule of Investments [Table Text Block]	November 30, August 31, (Dollars in thousands) Equity method investments: CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC $ 2,783,637 $ 2,667,164 Ventura Foods, LLC 389,818 388,612 Ardent Mills, LLC 225,889 220,132 TEMCO, LLC 44,319 31,464 Other equity method investments 235,511 232,923 Other investments 130,335 128,816 Total investments $ 3,809,509 $ 3,669,111
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]	The following table provides summarized unaudited financial information for our equity method investment in CF Nitrogen for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended November 30, 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Net sales $ 1,316,899 $ 606,340 Gross profit 575,571 94,068 Net earnings 562,593 81,173 Earnings attributable to CHS Inc. 116,473 21,688 The following table provides aggregate summarized unaudited financial information for our equity method investments in Ventura Foods, Ardent Mills and TEMCO for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended November 30, 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Net sales $ 2,313,761 $ 3,375,014 Gross profit 238,883 204,426 Net earnings 112,641 89,656 Earnings attributable to CHS Inc. 26,737 25,178

Notes Payable and Long-Term Deb

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	November 30, August 31, (Dollars in thousands) Notes payable $ 1,011,825 $ 864,147 CHS Capital notes payable 893,546 876,712 Total notes payable $ 1,905,371 $ 1,740,859

Long-Term Debt Table

Long-Term Debt Table - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 1,576,769	$ 1,579,911
Debt Issuance Costs, Net	(3,948)	(4,090)
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities	1,615,112	1,618,361
Current portion of long-term debt	38,343	38,450
Total Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Finance Lease, Liability	34,051	36,034
Private Placement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	1,552,059	1,552,974
Secured Debt | Other notes and contracts
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 32,950	$ 33,443

Equities (Tables)

Equities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cash Flow Hedges Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total (Dollars in thousands) Balance as of August 31, 2021, net of tax $ (141,385) $ 4,824 $ (79,830) $ (216,391) Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: Amounts before reclassifications (83) 870 (9,983) (9,196) Amounts reclassified 5,064 (12,954) — (7,890) Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax 4,981 (12,084) (9,983) (17,086) Tax effect (1,213) 2,943 (62) 1,668 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 3,768 (9,141) (10,045) (15,418) Balance as of November 30, 2021, net of tax $ (137,617) $ (4,317) $ (89,875) $ (231,809) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cash Flow Hedges Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total (Dollars in thousands) Balance as of August 31, 2020, net of tax $ (159,680) $ 10,886 $ (85,130) $ (233,924) Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: Amounts before reclassifications (125) 14,506 3,629 18,010 Amounts reclassified 4,977 (12,284) — (7,307) Total other comprehensive income, before tax 4,852 2,222 3,629 10,703 Tax effect (1,207) (553) (26) (1,786) Other comprehensive income, net of tax 3,645 1,669 3,603 8,917 Balance as of November 30, 2020, net of tax $ (156,035) $ 12,555 $ (81,527) $ (225,007)
Schedule of Stockholders Equity	Changes in equities for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, are as follows: Equity Certificates Accumulated Capital Nonpatronage Nonqualified Equity Certificates Preferred Capital Noncontrolling Total (Dollars in thousands) Balances, August 31, 2021 $ 3,583,911 $ 28,431 $ 1,634,896 $ 2,264,038 $ (216,391) $ 1,713,976 $ 8,465 $ 9,017,326 Reversal of prior year redemption estimates 12,221 — — — — — — 12,221 Redemptions of equities (9,824) (318) (2,079) — — — — (12,221) Preferred stock dividends — — — — — (84,334) — (84,334) Other, net (1,023) 17 (64) — — 1,393 (841) (518) Net income (loss) — — — — — 451,961 (18) 451,943 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax — — — — (15,418) — — (15,418) Estimated 2022 cash patronage refunds — — — — — (39,691) — (39,691) Estimated 2022 equity redemptions (79,382) — — — — — — (79,382) Balances, November 30, 2021 $ 3,505,903 $ 28,130 $ 1,632,753 $ 2,264,038 $ (231,809) $ 2,043,305 $ 7,606 $ 9,249,926 Equity Certificates Accumulated Capital Nonpatronage Nonqualified Equity Certificates Preferred Capital Noncontrolling Total (Dollars in thousands) Balances, August 31, 2020 $ 3,724,187 $ 28,727 $ 1,408,696 $ 2,264,038 $ (233,924) $ 1,618,147 $ 9,302 $ 8,819,173 Reversal of prior year redemption estimates 7,726 — — — — — — 7,726 Redemptions of equities (6,539) (31) (1,156) — — — — (7,726) Preferred stock dividends — — — — — (84,334) — (84,334) Other, net (654) (47) (197) — — (7,798) 35 (8,661) Net income (loss) — — — — — 69,671 (302) 69,369 Other comprehensive income, net of tax — — — — 8,917 — — 8,917 Estimated 2021 cash patronage refunds — — — — — (9,304) — (9,304) Estimated 2021 equity redemptions (9,304) — — — — — — (9,304) Balances, November 30, 2020 $ 3,715,416 $ 28,649 $ 1,407,343 $ 2,264,038 $ (225,007) $ 1,586,382 $ 9,035 $ 8,785,856
Preferred Stock [Text Block]	Preferred Stock Dividends The following is a summary of dividends per share by series of preferred stock for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended November 30, Nasdaq symbol 2021 2020 Series of preferred stock: (Dollars per share) 8% Cumulative Redeemable CHSCP $ 1.00 $ 1.00 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 1 CHSCO $ 0.98 $ 0.98 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 2 CHSCN $ 0.88 $ 0.88 Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 3 CHSCM $ 0.84 $ 0.84 Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 4 CHSCL $ 0.94 $ 0.94

Benefit Plans Schedule of Net B

Benefit Plans Schedule of Net Benefit Costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs of Assumptions Used	Components of net periodic benefit costs for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, are as follows: Three Months Ended November 30, Qualified Nonqualified Other Benefits 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Components of net periodic benefit costs: (Dollars in thousands) Service cost $ 11,569 $ 11,307 $ 232 $ 108 $ 249 $ 297 Interest cost 4,292 4,141 70 68 126 123 Expected return on assets (10,990) (10,910) — — — — Prior service cost (credit) amortization 44 45 (29) (28) (111) (111) Actuarial loss (gain) amortization 5,852 5,447 120 53 (315) (341) Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) $ 10,767 $ 10,030 $ 393 $ 201 $ (51) $ (32)

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Reconciliation of gross and net fair values of assets and liabilities subject to offsetting arrangements	November 30, 2021 Amounts Not Offset on Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet but Eligible for Offsetting Gross Amount Recognized Cash Collateral Derivative Instruments Net Amount (Dollars in thousands) Derivative Assets Commodity derivatives $ 445,798 $ — $ 3,629 $ 442,169 Foreign exchange derivatives 8,483 — 4,045 4,438 Embedded derivative asset 13,034 — — 13,034 Total $ 467,315 $ — $ 7,674 $ 459,641 Derivative Liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 293,629 $ 1,478 $ 4,297 $ 287,854 Foreign exchange derivatives 27,463 — 4,045 23,418 Total $ 321,092 $ 1,478 $ 8,342 $ 311,272 August 31, 2021 Amounts Not Offset on Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet but Eligible for Offsetting Gross Amount Recognized Cash Collateral Derivative Instruments Net Amount (Dollars in thousands) Derivative Assets Commodity derivatives $ 532,832 $ — $ 4,174 $ 528,658 Foreign exchange derivatives 19,429 — 5,582 13,847 Embedded derivative asset 16,488 — — 16,488 Total $ 568,749 $ — $ 9,756 $ 558,993 Derivative Liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 444,861 $ 2,485 $ 4,174 $ 438,202 Foreign exchange derivatives 8,506 — 5,582 2,924 Total $ 453,367 $ 2,485 $ 9,756 $ 441,126
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	The majority of our derivative instruments have not been designated as hedging instruments. The following table sets forth the pretax gains (losses) on derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments that have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended November 30, Location of Gain (Loss) 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives Cost of goods sold $ 31,598 $ (201,362) Foreign exchange derivatives Cost of goods sold (32,494) 22,641 Foreign exchange derivatives Marketing, general and administrative expenses (1,194) 608 Embedded derivative Other income 1,546 1,564 Total $ (544) $ (176,549)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Purchase and Sales Contracts	all outstanding commodity contracts: November 30, 2021 August 31, 2021 Long Short Long Short (Units in thousands) Grain and oilseed (bushels) 884,816 961,591 666,726 851,582 Energy products (barrels) 6,585 6,234 9,881 7,656 Processed grain and oilseed (tons) 1,550 4,299 559 3,418 Crop nutrients (tons) 52 35 66 12 Ocean freight (metric tons) 155 — 210 —
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value	The following table presents the fair value of our commodity derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and the line items on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in which they are recorded: Derivative Assets Derivative Liabilities Balance Sheet Location November 30, August 31, Balance Sheet Location November 30, August 31, (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Other current assets $ 6,571 $ 11,874 Other current liabilities $ 3,836 $ 1,001
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table presents the pretax gains relating to our existing cash flow hedges that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended November 30, Location of Gain 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives Cost of goods sold $ 13,254 $ 12,673
Cash flow hedge gain (loss) recorded in other comprehensive income	The following table presents the pretax gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income relating to cash flow hedges for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended November 30, 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Commodity derivatives $ (13,296) $ 1,974

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring	November 30, 2021 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Total (Dollars in thousands) Assets Commodity derivatives $ 2,841 $ 449,528 $ — $ 452,369 Foreign exchange derivatives — 8,483 — 8,483 Deferred compensation assets 51,113 — — 51,113 Embedded derivative asset — 13,034 — 13,034 Segregated investments and marketable securities 96,447 — — 96,447 Other assets 6,616 — — 6,616 Total $ 157,017 $ 471,045 $ — $ 628,062 Liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 3,860 $ 293,605 $ — $ 297,465 Foreign exchange derivatives — 27,463 — 27,463 Total $ 3,860 $ 321,068 $ — $ 324,928 August 31, 2021 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Total (Dollars in thousands) Assets Commodity derivatives $ 2,453 $ 542,253 $ — $ 544,706 Foreign exchange derivatives — 19,429 — 19,429 Deferred compensation assets 51,940 — — 51,940 Embedded derivative asset — 16,488 — 16,488 Segregated investments and marketable securities 99,837 — — 99,837 Other assets 6,052 — — 6,052 Total $ 160,282 $ 578,170 $ — $ 738,452 Liabilities Commodity derivatives $ 1,615 $ 444,247 $ — $ 445,862 Foreign exchange derivatives — 8,506 — 8,506 Total $ 1,615 $ 452,753 $ — $ 454,368

Other Current Assets and Liab_2

Other Current Assets and Liabilities (table)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Other current assets and liabilities [Abstract]
Other current assets and liabilities Table Text block [Table]	Other current assets and liabilities as of November 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, are as follows: November 30, August 31, Other current assets (Dollars in thousands) Derivative assets (Note 11) $ 452,555 $ 559,056 Margin and related deposits 286,196 336,397 Supplier advance payments 446,979 194,706 Restricted cash 149,151 129,325 Other 164,002 170,749 Total other current assets $ 1,498,883 $ 1,390,233 Other current liabilities Customer margin deposits and credit balances $ 252,266 $ 269,114 Customer advance payments 592,388 439,293 Derivative liabilities (Note 11) 323,313 449,522 Dividends and equity payable 299,018 150,000 Total other current liabilities $ 1,466,985 $ 1,307,929

Revenues - Narrative (Details)

Revenues - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Aug. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue recognized	$ 107.2	$ 60.7
Contract liabilities	419.5		$ 213.9
Commodity Contract Asset, Current	$ 40.1		$ 29

Revenues - Disaggregation of Re

Revenues - Disaggregation of Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 10,880,757	$ 8,715,643
Energy
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	2,303,987	1,257,847
Ag
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	8,569,259	7,445,402
Corporate and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	7,511	12,394
ASC Topic 606
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	4,582,823	2,415,931
ASC Topic 606 | Energy
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	2,047,277	1,064,963
ASC Topic 606 | Ag
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	2,531,956	1,344,508
ASC Topic 606 | Corporate and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	3,590	6,460
ASC Topic 815
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	6,285,970	6,280,125
ASC Topic 815 | Energy
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	256,710	192,884
ASC Topic 815 | Ag
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	6,029,260	6,087,241
ASC Topic 815 | Corporate and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0
Other Guidance
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	11,964	19,587
Other Guidance | Energy
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0
Other Guidance | Ag
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	8,043	13,653
Other Guidance | Corporate and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 3,921	$ 5,934

Receivables - Schedule of Recei

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

Receivables - Narrative (Detail

Receivables - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Notes Receivable, Long-Term
CHS Capital long-term notes receivable additional available credit of counterparty	$ 740
CHS Capital Notes Receivable [Member]
Notes Receivable, Long-Term
CHS Capital long-term notes receivable, non-current, term	10 years
CHS Capital long-term notes receivable	$ 66.1	$ 55.4
Commercial Notes to Notes and Loans Receivable, Net, Percentage	43.00%	28.00%
Producer Notes to Notes and Loans Receivable, Net, Percentage	57.00%	72.00%

Inventories - Schedule of Inven

Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Grain and oilseed	$ 2,290,770	$ 1,435,544
Energy	926,801	762,317
Agronomy	1,176,564	958,548
Processed grain and oilseed	156,281	140,975
Other	58,400	37,291
Total inventories	$ 4,608,816	$ 3,334,675

Inventories - Narrative (Detail

Inventories - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
LIFO inventory, difference amount had FIFO inventory valuation method been used	$ 402.2	$ 359.2
Percentage of LIFO inventory	11.00%	13.00%
Inventory [Line Items]
Percentage of LIFO inventory	11.00%	13.00%

Investments - Narrative (Detail

Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Aug. 31, 2021
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity income from investments	$ (151,345)	$ (50,023)
Investments	3,809,509		$ 3,669,111
Investment Company, Distributable Earnings	$ 575,200
CF Nitrogen LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	10.00%
Equity Method Investments	$ 2,783,637		2,667,164
Ventura Foods, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$ 389,818		388,612
TEMCO, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	50.00%
Equity Method Investments	$ 44,319		31,464
Ardent Mills LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	12.00%
Equity Method Investments	$ 225,889		$ 220,132
Nitrogen Production [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity income from investments	(116,473)	(21,688)
Corporate and Other
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity income from investments	(14,038)	(17,672)
Ag
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity income from investments	$ (19,734)	$ (10,174)

Investments Equity Method inves

Investments Equity Method investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Aug. 31, 2021
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Other Investments	$ 130,335		$ 128,816
Net income (loss) attributable to CHS Inc.	451,961	$ 69,671
Gross Profit	519,908	178,104
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	451,943	69,369
Other Equity Method Investments [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	235,511		232,923
CF Nitrogen LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	2,783,637		2,667,164
Net income (loss) attributable to CHS Inc.	116,473	21,688
Revenues	1,316,899	606,340
Gross Profit	575,571	94,068
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	562,593	81,173
Ventura Foods, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	389,818		388,612
Ardent Mills LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	225,889		220,132
TEMCO, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	44,319		$ 31,464
Ventura Foods, Ardent Mills and TEMCO
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to CHS Inc.	26,737	25,178
Revenues	2,313,761	3,375,014
Gross Profit	238,883	204,426
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 112,641	$ 89,656

Notes Payable and Long-Term D_2

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 1,905,371	$ 1,740,859
Notes payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	1,011,825	864,147
CHS Capital notes payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 893,546	$ 876,712

Notes Payable and Long-Term D_3

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Aug. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 23,432	$ 25,050
Capitalized interest	2,300	2,100
Interest Expense	23,432	$ 25,050
Principal Amount Outstanding of Loans Held-in-portfolio	777,000
Long-term Debt	$ 1,576,769		$ 1,579,911
Five-Year Revolving Facilities | Line of Credit | Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term	5 years
Current borrowing capacity	$ 2,750,000
Outstanding balance	200,000		$ 0
Repurchase Facility | Subordinated Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding balance	150,000
Maximum borrowing capacity	150,000
Term loans from cooperatives and other banks, 430K payable in 2025 | Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	366,000
committed
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
maximum availability under securitization	700,000
uncommitted
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
maximum availability under securitization	250,000
utilized
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount Outstanding of Loans Held-in-portfolio	$ 700,000

Equities Changes in Equity (Det

Equities Changes in Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 9,017,326	$ 8,819,173
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates	12,221	7,726
Redemptions of equities	(12,221)	(7,726)
Preferred stock dividends	(84,334)	(84,334)
Other, net	(518)	(8,661)
Net income (loss)	451,943	69,369
Net income (loss) attributable to CHS Inc.	451,961	69,671
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(18)	(302)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(15,418)	8,917
Estimated 2021 cash patronage refunds	(39,691)	(9,304)
Estimated 2021 equity redemptions	(79,382)	(9,304)
Ending Balance	9,249,926	8,785,856
Capital equity certificates [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	3,583,911	3,724,187
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates	12,221	7,726
Redemptions of equities	(9,824)	(6,539)
Other, net	(1,023)	(654)
Estimated 2021 equity redemptions	(79,382)	(9,304)
Ending Balance	3,505,903	3,715,416
Nonpatronage Equity Certificates [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	28,431	28,727
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates	0	0
Redemptions of equities	(318)	(31)
Other, net	17	(47)
Ending Balance	28,130	28,649
Non-qualified Equity Certificates [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,634,896	1,408,696
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates	0	0
Redemptions of equities	(2,079)	(1,156)
Other, net	(64)	(197)
Ending Balance	1,632,753	1,407,343
Preferred Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	2,264,038	2,264,038
Redemptions of equities	0	0
Ending Balance	2,264,038	2,264,038
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(216,391)	(233,924)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(15,418)	8,917
Ending Balance	(231,809)	(225,007)
Capital Reserves [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,713,976	1,618,147
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates	0	0
Preferred stock dividends	(84,334)	(84,334)
Other, net	1,393	(7,798)
Net income (loss) attributable to CHS Inc.	451,961	69,671
Estimated 2021 cash patronage refunds	(39,691)	(9,304)
Ending Balance	2,043,305	1,586,382
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	8,465	9,302
Other, net	(841)	35
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(18)	(302)
Ending Balance	$ 7,606	$ 9,035

Equities Accumulated Other Comp

Equities Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 9,017,326	$ 8,819,173
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(15,418)	8,917
Ending Balance	9,249,926	8,785,856
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(141,385)	(159,680)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax	(83)	(125)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	5,064	4,977
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	4,981	4,852
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	(1,213)	(1,207)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	3,768	3,645
Ending Balance	(137,617)	(156,035)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	4,824	10,886
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax	870	14,506
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	(12,954)	(12,284)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	(12,084)	2,222
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	2,943	(553)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(9,141)	1,669
Ending Balance	(4,317)	12,555
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(79,830)	(85,130)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax	(9,983)	3,629
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	(9,983)	3,629
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	(62)	(26)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(10,045)	3,603
Ending Balance	(89,875)	(81,527)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(216,391)	(233,924)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax	(9,196)	18,010
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	(7,890)	(7,307)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	(17,086)	10,703
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	1,668	(1,786)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(15,418)	8,917
Ending Balance	$ (231,809)	$ (225,007)

Equities Dividends Per Share (D

Equities Dividends Per Share (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
8% Cumulative Redeemable [Member]
8% Cumulative Redeemable [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Per Share Amounts of Preferred Dividends in Arrears	$ 1	$ 1
Class B, Series 1 Preferred Stock [Member]
8% Cumulative Redeemable [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Per Share Amounts of Preferred Dividends in Arrears	0.98	0.98
Class B, Series 2 Preferred Stock [Member]
8% Cumulative Redeemable [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Per Share Amounts of Preferred Dividends in Arrears	0.88	0.88
Class B, Series 3 Preferred Stock [Member]
8% Cumulative Redeemable [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Per Share Amounts of Preferred Dividends in Arrears	0.84	0.84
Class B, Series 4 Preferred Stock [Member]
8% Cumulative Redeemable [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Per Share Amounts of Preferred Dividends in Arrears	$ 0.94	$ 0.94

Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Be

Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Qualified Pension Benefits
Component of net periodic benefit costs: [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 11,569	$ 11,307
Interest cost	4,292	4,141
Expected return on assets	(10,990)	(10,910)
Prior service cost (credit) amortization	44	45
Actuarial loss (gain) amortization	5,852	5,447
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	10,767	10,030
Non-Qualified Pension Benefits
Component of net periodic benefit costs: [Abstract]
Service cost	232	108
Interest cost	70	68
Expected return on assets	0	0
Prior service cost (credit) amortization	(29)	(28)
Actuarial loss (gain) amortization	120	53
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	393	201
Other Benefits
Component of net periodic benefit costs: [Abstract]
Service cost	249	297
Interest cost	126	123
Expected return on assets	0	0
Prior service cost (credit) amortization	(111)	(111)
Actuarial loss (gain) amortization	(315)	(341)
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	$ (51)	$ (32)

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Aug. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	3.20%	(54.00%)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$ 114.5		$ 114.3

Segment Reporting - Segment Inf

Segment Reporting - Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Aug. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 10,880,757	$ 8,715,643
Revenue From Contract With Customer Net of Intersegment Revenue Excluding Assessed Tax	10,880,757	8,715,643
Operating earnings (loss)	314,974	7,443
Interest Expense	23,432	25,050
Other income	23,776	12,624
Equity income from investments	151,345	50,023
Income (loss) before income taxes	466,663	45,040
Total assets	19,614,978		$ 17,576,275
Energy
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, including intersegment revenues	2,468,343	1,357,845
Revenues	2,303,987	1,257,847
Intersegment Revenue	(164,356)	(99,998)
Revenue From Contract With Customer Net of Intersegment Revenue Excluding Assessed Tax	2,303,987	1,257,847
Operating earnings (loss)	67,850	(68,385)
Interest Income, Operating	488
Interest Expense		(238)
Other income	728	482
Equity income from investments	1,100	489
Income (loss) before income taxes	69,190	(67,176)
Total assets	4,315,331
Ag
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, including intersegment revenues	8,577,403	7,450,305
Revenues	8,569,259	7,445,402
Intersegment Revenue	(8,144)	(4,903)
Revenue From Contract With Customer Net of Intersegment Revenue Excluding Assessed Tax	8,569,259	7,445,402
Operating earnings (loss)	259,773	75,524
Interest Expense	13,661	14,505
Other income	20,579	11,817
Equity income from investments	19,734	10,174
Income (loss) before income taxes	286,425	83,010
Total assets	9,335,801
Nitrogen Production [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, including intersegment revenues	0	0
Intersegment Revenue	0	0
Revenue From Contract With Customer Net of Intersegment Revenue Excluding Assessed Tax	0	0
Operating earnings (loss)	(10,183)	(7,623)
Interest Expense	11,254	11,163
Other income	1,547	1,566
Equity income from investments	116,473	21,688
Income (loss) before income taxes	96,583	4,468
Total assets	2,796,671
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, including intersegment revenues	10,204	15,481
Revenues	7,511	12,394
Intersegment Revenue	(2,693)	(3,087)
Revenue From Contract With Customer Net of Intersegment Revenue Excluding Assessed Tax	7,511	12,394
Operating earnings (loss)	(2,466)	7,927
Interest Expense	1,820	1,138
Other income	1,073	277
Equity income from investments	14,038	17,672
Income (loss) before income taxes	14,465	24,738
Total assets	3,167,175
Other Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	(175,193)	(107,988)
Intersegment Revenue	175,193	107,988
Revenue From Contract With Customer Net of Intersegment Revenue Excluding Assessed Tax	0	0
Operating earnings (loss)	0	0
Interest Expense	151	(1,518)
Other income	151	(1,518)
Equity income from investments	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	0	$ 0
Total assets	$ 0

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Gross Fair Values of Derivative Assets, Derivative Liabilities, and Margin Deposits (Cash Collateral) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Reconciliation of gross and net fair value of assets and liabilities subject to offsetting arrangements [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 467,315	$ 568,749
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	459,641	558,993
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	321,092	453,367
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	311,272	441,126
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Commodity derivatives
Reconciliation of gross and net fair value of assets and liabilities subject to offsetting arrangements [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	445,798	532,832
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	442,169	528,658
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	293,629	444,861
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	287,854	438,202
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange derivatives
Reconciliation of gross and net fair value of assets and liabilities subject to offsetting arrangements [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	8,483	19,429
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	4,438	13,847
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	27,463	8,506
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	23,418	2,924
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Reconciliation of gross and net fair value of assets and liabilities subject to offsetting arrangements [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	13,034	16,488
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	$ 13,034	$ 16,488

Derivative Financial Instrume_4

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Purchase and Sale Contracts (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument t in Thousands, T in Thousands, Bushels in Thousands, Barrels in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021tTBushelsBarrels	Aug. 31, 2021tBarrelsTBushels
Grain and oilseed (bushels) | Long [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | Bushels	884,816	666,726
Grain and oilseed (bushels) | Short [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | Bushels	961,591	851,582
Energy products (barrels) | Long [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | Barrels	6,585	9,881
Energy products (barrels) | Short [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | Barrels	6,234	7,656
Processed grain and oilseed (tons) | Long [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	1,550	559
Processed grain and oilseed (tons) | Short [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	4,299	3,418
Crop nutrients (tons) | Long [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	52	66
Crop nutrients (tons) | Short [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	35	12
Ocean Freight Contracts [Member] | Long [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | t	155	210
Ocean Freight Contracts [Member] | Short [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | t	0	0

Derivative Financial Instrume_5

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Derivatives (Details) $ in Thousands, bbl in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021USD ($)bbl	Nov. 30, 2020USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2021USD ($)bbl
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	$ 1,600		$ 4,800
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	459,641		558,993
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Amount Not Offset on Balance Sheet	7,674		9,756
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	311,272		441,126
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	1,478		2,485
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Amount Not Offset on Balance Sheet	8,342		9,756
Embedded Derivative, Gain on Embedded Derivative	1,500	$ 1,600
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent, Excluding Fair Value Hedges	21,300		21,600
CF Nitrogen LLC [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Annual Payment Receivable Contingent On Investment Credit Rating	5,000
Embedded derivative asset	13,000
Foreign exchange derivatives | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	4,438		13,847
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Amount Not Offset on Balance Sheet	4,045		5,582
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	23,418		2,924
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	0		0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Amount Not Offset on Balance Sheet	4,045		5,582
Derivative, Notional Amount			1,200,000
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	13,034		16,488
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Amount Not Offset on Balance Sheet	0		0
Commodity derivatives | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	442,169		528,658
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Amount Not Offset on Balance Sheet	3,629		4,174
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	287,854		438,202
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	1,478		2,485
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Amount Not Offset on Balance Sheet	$ 4,297		$ 4,174
Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount of cash flow hedges (in barrels) | bbl	3.4		2.7

Derivative Financial Instrume_6

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

Derivative Financial Instrume_7

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	$ 321,092	$ 453,367

Derivative Financial Instrume_8

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 467,315	$ 568,749

Derivative Financial Instrume_9

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Fair Value of Commodity Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	$ 321,092	$ 453,367
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	467,315	568,749
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	3,836	1,001
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 6,571	$ 11,874

Derivative Financial Instrum_10

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Commodity Derivatives (Details) - Commodity derivatives - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Cost of goods sold
Derivative [Line Items]
Pretax gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI related to cash flow hedges	$ 13,254	$ 12,673
Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Pretax gains (losses) recorded in OCI related to cash flow hedges	$ (13,296)	$ 1,974

Fair Value Measurements - Fair

Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation assets	$ 51,113	$ 51,940
Embedded derivative asset	13,034	16,488
Securities Segregated under Other Regulations	96,447	99,837
Other assets	6,616	6,052
Total assets	628,062	738,452
Foreign exchange derivatives		8,506
Total liabilities	324,928	454,368
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation assets	51,113	51,940
Embedded derivative asset	0	0
Securities Segregated under Other Regulations	96,447	99,837
Other assets	6,616	6,052
Total assets	157,017	160,282
Foreign exchange derivatives		0
Total liabilities	3,860	1,615
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation assets	0	0
Embedded derivative asset	13,034	16,488
Securities Segregated under Other Regulations	0	0
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	471,045	578,170
Foreign exchange derivatives		8,506
Total liabilities	321,068	452,753
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation assets	0	0
Embedded derivative asset	0	0
Securities Segregated under Other Regulations	0	0
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Foreign exchange derivatives		0
Total liabilities	0	0
Commodity derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	452,369	544,706
Derivative Liability	297,465	445,862
Commodity derivatives | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	2,841	2,453
Derivative Liability	3,860	1,615
Commodity derivatives | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	449,528	542,253
Derivative Liability	293,605	444,247
Commodity derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0	0
Derivative Liability	0	0
Foreign exchange derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange derivatives	8,483	19,429
Foreign exchange derivatives	27,463
Foreign exchange derivatives | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange derivatives	0	0
Foreign exchange derivatives	0
Foreign exchange derivatives | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange derivatives	8,483	19,429
Foreign exchange derivatives	27,463
Foreign exchange derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange derivatives	0	$ 0
Foreign exchange derivatives	$ 0

Commitments and Contingencies G

Commitments and Contingencies Guarantees (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2021USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted	$ 134
Maximum guarantees allowed by bank covenants	$ 1,000

Other Current Assets and Liab_3

Other Current Assets and Liabilities (details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Other current assets and liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	$ 452,555	$ 559,056
Margin Deposit Assets	286,196	336,397
Advances on Inventory Purchases	446,979	194,706
Restricted Cash, Current	149,151	129,325
Other Assets	164,002	170,749
Other current assets	1,498,883	1,390,233
Customer Margin Deposits And Credit Balances	252,266	269,114
CustomerAdvancepayments	592,388	439,293
Derivative Liability, Current	323,313	449,522
Other current liabilities	299,018	150,000
Other Liabilities, Current	$ 1,466,985	$ 1,307,929