Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Accounts And Notes Receivable) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 314,475	$ 130,025
Accounts receivable	46,009	4,867
Other	477	506
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(4,602)	(3,607)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	356,359	131,791
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	314,475	130,025
Accounts receivable	46,009	4,867
Other	477	506
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(4,602)	(3,607)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	$ 356,359	$ 131,791