Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2020

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Receivables

Receivables as of August 31, 2020 and 2019, are as follows:

	2020		2019
	(Dollars in thousands)
Trade accounts receivable	$	1,476,585	$	1,803,284
CHS Capital short-term notes receivable	563,934		592,909
Other	491,068		511,821
Gross receivables	2,531,587		2,908,014
Less allowances and reserves	165,540		176,805
Total receivables	$	2,366,047	$	2,731,209