Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2024	Jan. 31, 2023	Jan. 31, 2024	Jan. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information
Assets	$ 296,152		$ 296,152		$ 286,235
Net Sales	105,668	$ 101,669	217,106	$ 200,208
Corporate Expenses	(7,697)	(9,110)	(16,995)	(17,372)
Income from Operations	15,165	7,306	28,321	13,875
Total Other Expenses, Net	(483)	(2,267)	(809)	(2,399)
Income Before Income Taxes	14,682	5,039	27,512	11,476
Income Tax Expense	(2,300)	(1,193)	(4,388)	(2,400)
Net Income	12,382	3,846	23,124	9,076
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0	(10)	0	(21)
Net Income Attributable to Oil-Dri	12,382	3,856	23,124	9,097
Business to Business Products
Segment Reporting Information
Assets	88,681		88,681		84,424
Net Sales	36,234	35,154	75,395	68,841
Segment Income	10,985	7,734	22,108	14,991
Retail and Wholesale Products
Segment Reporting Information
Assets	143,962		143,962		136,262
Net Sales	69,434	66,515	141,711	131,367
Segment Income	11,877	$ 8,682	23,208	$ 16,256
Unallocated Assets
Segment Reporting Information
Assets	$ 63,509		$ 63,509		$ 65,549