Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Accounts And Notes Receivable) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 167,645	$ 130,025
Accounts receivable	14,320	4,867
Other	411	506
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(3,827)	(3,607)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	178,549	131,791
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	167,645	130,025
Accounts receivable	14,320	4,867
Other	411	506
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(3,827)	(3,607)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	$ 178,549	$ 131,791