CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Non-controlling Interests	Total CFC Equity	CFC Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	CFC Retained Equity	Unallocated Net Income (Loss)	Members’ Capital Reserve	Patronage Capital Allocated	Membership Fees and Education Fund
Balance at May. 31, 2013	$ 811,261	$ 11,790	$ 799,471	$ 8,381	$ 791,090	$ (213,255)	$ 410,259	$ 591,581	$ 2,505
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income	158,266	2,718	155,548		155,548	155,548	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,155)	(4)	(4,151)	(4,151)
Patronage capital retirement	(40,724)	0	(40,724)		(40,724)	0		(40,724)
Other	817	1,093	(276)		(276)				(276)
Balance at Aug. 31, 2013	925,465	15,597	909,868	4,230	905,638	(57,707)	410,259	550,857	2,229
Balance at May. 31, 2014	970,374	26,837	943,537	3,649	939,888	(178,650)	485,447	630,340	2,751
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income	20,612	211	20,401		20,401	20,401	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,459	(3)	2,462	2,462
Patronage capital retirement	(39,662)	0	(39,662)		(39,662)			(39,662)
Other	(303)	0	(303)		(303)		1	(1)	(303)
Balance at Aug. 31, 2014	$ 953,480	$ 27,045	$ 926,435	$ 6,111	$ 920,324	$ (158,249)	$ 485,448	$ 590,677	$ 2,448