Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Accounts And Notes Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jan. 31, 2016 |
Jul. 31, 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts receivable pledged as collateral | $ 190,063 | $ 123,791 |
| Accounts receivable | 79,682 | 77,636 |
| Other | 426 | 307 |
| Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts | (5,789) | (4,816) |
| Accounts and notes receivable, net | 264,382 | 196,918 |
| Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | ||
| Accounts receivable pledged as collateral | 190,063 | 123,791 |
| Accounts receivable | 79,682 | 77,636 |
| Other | 426 | 307 |
| Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts | (5,789) | (4,816) |
| Accounts and notes receivable, net | $ 264,382 | $ 196,918 |