SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2025 USD ($) shares	Jul. 31, 2024 USD ($) shares	Jul. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Maximum maturity of cash equivalents	3 months	3 months
Inventory obsolescence reserves	$ 3,700	$ 3,800
Customer list	18,907	20,036
Goodwill	16,017	15,443
Amortization of intangibles	1,200	500	$ 300
Indefinite-lived trademarks and trade names	5,600	5,600
Depreciation	20,800	18,800	15,300
Interest Costs Capitalized	0	0
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	0	100	900
Pre-production overburden removal costs	0	0
Pre-production development costs	3,500
Stripping costs	4,700	5,400	4,000
Land	13,549	13,550
Mineral rights	2,200	2,200
Prepaid royalties	2,400	2,300
Estimated net reclamation asset	3,100	2,200
Estimated reclamation liability	5,900	4,800
Shipping and Handling Costs	64,900	59,200	57,400
Advertising expense	7,600	9,000	7,300
Research and development costs	$ 2,400	$ 2,100	$ 1,200
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	2
Common Stock, Shares Authorized | shares	30,000,000	15,000,000
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Split	$ 800
Common Stock
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Stock Splits | shares	1
Dividend Distribution Percentage	133.33%
Dividend Distribution Percentage Increase	33.33%
Common Stock, Voting Rights	one
Class B
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Stock Splits | shares	1
Common Stock, Voting Rights	ten
Payments in Advance
Liability for Payments in Advance	$ 300	$ 200
Payments in Advance, Revenue Recognized	$ 200
Minimum
Amortization period of intangible assets (years)	18 years
Estimated useful life	2 years
Maximum
Amortization period of intangible assets (years)	20 years
Estimated useful life	25 years
Maximum | Buildings and leasehold improvements
Estimated useful life	30 years
Ultra Pet
Intangible Assets		37,400
Customer list		20,400
Trade Names		5,200
Goodwill	$ 12,399	$ 11,800
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	$ 600