Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Accounts And Notes Receivable) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 230,798	$ 130,025
Accounts receivable	22,385	4,867
Other	196	506
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,803)	(3,607)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	247,576	131,791
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	230,798	130,025
Accounts receivable	22,385	4,867
Other	196	506
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,803)	(3,607)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	$ 247,576	$ 131,791