Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Accounts And Notes Receivable) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 161,715	$ 159,003
Accounts receivable	23,853	24,108
Other	254	247
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,266)	(4,756)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	180,556	178,602
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	161,715	159,003
Accounts receivable	23,853	24,108
Other	254	247
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,266)	(4,756)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	$ 180,556	$ 178,602