Business Segments (Schedule of Capital Expenditures and Depreciation and Amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
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Aug. 31, 2026 |
Aug. 31, 2025 |
Aug. 31, 2024 |
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| Total capital expenditures | $ 40,172 | $ 42,496 | $ 28,979 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 23,061 | 20,896 | 21,200 |
| Irrigation [Member] | |||
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| Total capital expenditures | 33,902 | 38,026 | 24,720 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 16,026 | 14,198 | 14,480 |
| Infrastructure [Member] | |||
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| Total capital expenditures | 5,509 | 4,147 | 4,207 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,682 | 4,417 | 4,396 |
| Corporate [Member] | |||
| Segment Reporting [Line Items] | |||
| Total capital expenditures | 761 | 323 | 52 |
| Depreciation and amortization | $ 2,353 | $ 2,281 | $ 2,324 |
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