Ferrellgas Partners (FGPR) 10-Q 9 Mar 17 2017 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Mar. 01, 2017
Entity Registrant Name	FERRELLGAS PARTNERS L P
Entity Central Index Key	922,358
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jan. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		97,152,665
Trading Symbol	fgp
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Entity Registrant Name	FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP
Entity Central Index Key	1,012,493
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jan. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,000
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Entity Registrant Name	FERRELLGAS L P
Entity Central Index Key	922,359
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jan. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Entity Registrant Name	FERRELLGAS FINANCE CORP
Entity Central Index Key	922,360
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jan. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,000
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 14,710,000	$ 4,965,000
Accounts and notes receivable, net	223,978,000	149,583,000
Inventories	114,862,000	90,594,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	37,729,000	39,973,000
Total current assets	391,279,000	285,115,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	747,045,000	774,680,000
Goodwill, net	256,103,000	256,103,000
Intangible assets, net	264,165,000	280,185,000
Other assets, net	87,028,000	87,223,000
Total assets	1,745,620,000	1,683,306,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	108,271,000	67,928,000
Short-term borrowings	65,599,000	101,291,000
Collateralized note payable	133,000,000	64,000,000
Other current liabilities	134,945,000	128,958,000
Total current liabilities	441,815,000	362,177,000
Long-term debt	1,966,909,000	1,941,335,000
Other liabilities	33,428,000	31,574,000
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Limited partner	(641,239,000)	(570,754,000)
General partner	(66,387,000)	(65,835,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	14,430,000	(10,468,000)
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' capital (deficit)	(693,196,000)	(647,057,000)
Noncontrolling interest	(3,336,000)	(4,723,000)
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(696,532,000)	(651,780,000)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,745,620,000	1,683,306,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash	1,000	1,000
Total assets	1,000	1,000
Current liabilities:
Contingencies and commitments
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding	1,000	1,000
Additional paid in capital	19,839	19,747
Accumulated deficit	(19,839)	(19,747)
Total stockholder's equity	1,000	1,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	13,657,000	4,890,000
Accounts and notes receivable, net	223,978,000	149,583,000
Inventories	114,862,000	90,594,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	37,847,000	39,955,000
Total current assets	390,344,000	285,022,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	747,045,000	774,680,000
Goodwill, net	256,103,000	256,103,000
Intangible assets, net	264,165,000	280,185,000
Other assets, net	87,028,000	87,223,000
Total assets	1,744,685,000	1,683,213,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	108,271,000	67,928,000
Short-term borrowings	65,599,000	101,291,000
Collateralized note payable	133,000,000	64,000,000
Other current liabilities	130,167,000	126,952,000
Total current liabilities	437,037,000	360,171,000
Long-term debt	1,622,184,000	1,760,881,000
Other liabilities	33,428,000	31,574,000
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Limited partner	(359,058,000)	(454,222,000)
General partner	(3,498,000)	(4,631,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	14,592,000	(10,560,000)
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' capital (deficit)	(362,556,000)	(458,853,000)
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(347,964,000)	(469,413,000)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,744,685,000	1,683,213,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash	1,100	1,100
Other Assets, Current	0	1,500
Total assets	1,100	2,600
Current liabilities:
Contingencies and commitments
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding	1,000	1,000
Additional paid in capital	65,270	61,820
Accumulated deficit	(65,170)	(60,220)
Total stockholder's equity	$ 1,100	$ 2,600

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 181,851	$ 106,464
Intangible assets accumulated amortization	$ 420,329	$ 404,271
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	97,152,665	98,002,665
General partner unitholder, units outstanding	989,926	989,926
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	2,000	2,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000	1,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 181,851	$ 106,464
Intangible assets accumulated amortization	$ 420,329	$ 404,271
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	2,000	2,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000	1,000

Consolidated Statements Of Earn

Consolidated Statements Of Earnings - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	$ 437,375,000	$ 376,856,000	$ 679,774,000	$ 622,157,000
Midstream operations	96,787,000	188,333,000	204,831,000	382,003,000
Other	45,088,000	84,049,000	74,187,000	116,224,000
Total revenues	579,250,000	649,238,000	958,792,000	1,120,384,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales	235,029,000	174,829,000	354,241,000	296,580,000
Cost of sales - midstream operations	87,024,000	148,443,000	181,666,000	302,047,000
Cost of sales - other	20,657,000	55,774,000	32,403,000	70,222,000
Operating expense	113,076,000	115,997,000	218,162,000	232,196,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,607,000	37,367,000	51,809,000	74,346,000
General and administrative expense	12,279,000	10,072,000	26,548,000	29,216,000
Equipment lease expense	7,416,000	7,278,000	14,765,000	14,310,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,945,000	3,141,000	6,699,000	8,397,000
Goodwill impairment	0	0	0	29,316,000
Loss on disposal of assets and other	(45,000)	(2,524,000)	(6,468,000)	(17,441,000)
Operating loss	75,172,000	93,813,000	66,031,000	46,313,000
Interest expense	(36,819,000)	(34,730,000)	72,247,000	68,518,000
Other income, net	763,000	(298,000)	1,271,000	(420,000)
Loss before income taxes	39,116,000	58,785,000	(4,945,000)	(22,625,000)
Income tax benefit	588,000	1,030,000	(2,000)	186,000
Net Earnings (Loss)	38,528,000	57,755,000	(4,943,000)	(22,811,000)
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	430,000	628,000	32,000	(145,000)
Net earnings attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.	38,098,000	57,127,000	(4,975,000)	(22,666,000)
Less: General partner's interest in net earnings	381,000	571,000	50,000	227,000
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings	$ 37,717,000	$ 56,556,000	$ (4,925,000)	$ (22,439,000)
Basic and diluted net earnings per common unitholders' interest	$ 0.39	$ 0.58	$ (0.05)	$ (0.23)
Cash distributions declared per common unit	$ 0.10	$ 0.51	$ 0.20	$ 1.03
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 92	$ 50
Net Earnings (Loss)	0	0	(92)	(50)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	437,375,000	376,856,000	679,774,000	622,157,000
Midstream operations	96,787,000	188,333,000	204,831,000	382,003,000
Other	45,088,000	84,049,000	74,187,000	116,224,000
Total revenues	579,250,000	649,238,000	958,792,000	1,120,384,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales	235,029,000	174,829,000	354,241,000	296,580,000
Cost of sales - midstream operations	87,024,000	148,443,000	181,666,000	302,047,000
Cost of sales - other	20,657,000	55,774,000	32,403,000	70,222,000
Operating expense	113,076,000	115,997,000	218,162,000	232,196,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,607,000	37,367,000	51,809,000	74,346,000
General and administrative expense	12,278,000	9,674,000	26,547,000	28,818,000
Equipment lease expense	7,416,000	7,278,000	14,765,000	14,310,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,945,000	3,141,000	6,699,000	8,397,000
Goodwill impairment	0	0	0	29,316,000
Loss on disposal of assets and other	(45,000)	(2,524,000)	(6,468,000)	(17,441,000)
Operating loss	75,173,000	94,211,000	66,032,000	46,711,000
Interest expense	(32,748,000)	(30,701,000)	64,146,000	60,459,000
Other income, net	763,000	(298,000)	1,271,000	(420,000)
Loss before income taxes	43,188,000	63,212,000	3,157,000	(14,168,000)
Income tax benefit	588,000	1,025,000	(3,000)	181,000
Net Earnings (Loss)	42,600,000	62,187,000	3,160,000	(14,349,000)
Net earnings attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.	42,600,000	62,187,000	3,160,000	(14,349,000)
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative expense	3,400	41	4,950	3,091
Net Earnings (Loss)	$ (3,400)	$ (41)	$ (4,950)	$ (3,091)

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Net loss	$ 38,528	$ 57,755	$ (4,943)	$ (22,811)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value of risk management derivatives	15,262	(11,504)	20,400	(11,120)
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings	514	8,567	(4,752)	(16,793)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	15,776	(2,937)	25,152	5,673
Comprehensive income	54,304	54,818	20,209	(17,138)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	590	597	286	(89)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP	53,714	54,221	19,923	(17,049)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Net loss	42,600	62,187	3,160	(14,349)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value of risk management derivatives	15,262	(11,504)	20,400	(11,120)
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings	514	8,567	(4,752)	(16,793)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	15,776	(2,937)	25,152	5,673
Comprehensive income	$ 58,376	$ 59,250	$ 28,312	$ (8,676)

Consolidated Statements Of Part

Consolidated Statements Of Partners' Capital (Deficit) - 6 months ended Jan. 31, 2017 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Partners' Capital (Deficit) [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Common Unitholders [Member]	General Partner Unitholder [Member]	Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]	Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]Common Unitholders [Member]	Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]General Partner Unitholder [Member]
Partners' capital balance (in units) at Jul. 31, 2016					98,002,700	989,900
Partners' capital balance at Jul. 31, 2016	$ (651,780)	$ (10,468)	$ (647,057)	$ (4,723)	$ (570,754)	$ (65,835)	$ (469,413)	$ (10,560)	$ (454,222)	$ (4,631)
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	9,997		9,896	101	9,797	99	9,997	0	9,896	101
Partners' Capital Account, Contributions	1,693		0	1,693			167,640	0	165,947	1,693
Distributions	(60,800)		(60,107)	(693)	(59,506)	(601)	(84,500)	0	(83,807)	(693)
Partners' Capital Account, Treasury Units, Purchased	(15,851)		(15,851)	0	$ (15,851)	$ 0
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Treasury Units Purchased					(850,000)	0
Net loss	(4,943)		(4,975)	32	$ (4,925)	$ (50)	3,160	0	3,128	32
Other comprehensive income (loss)	25,152	24,898	24,898	254			25,152	25,152	0	0
Partners' capital balance (in units) at Jan. 31, 2017					97,152,700	989,900
Partners' capital balance at Jan. 31, 2017	$ (696,532)	$ 14,430	$ (693,196)	$ (3,336)	$ (641,239)	$ (66,387)	$ (347,964)	$ 14,592	$ (359,058)	$ (3,498)

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	$ (4,943,000)	$ (22,811,000)
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	51,809,000	74,346,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	6,699,000	8,397,000
Non-cash stock-based compensation charge	3,298,000	5,666,000
Goodwill impairment	0	29,316,000
Loss on Disposal of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges	6,468,000	17,441,000
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	0	(100,000)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives	(1,862,000)	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	(283,000)	952,000
Deferred tax expense	35,000	88,000
Other	2,659,000	2,531,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization	(74,403,000)	(77,498,000)
Inventories	(24,268,000)	4,280,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,060,000	9,066,000
Accounts payable	40,444,000	29,266,000
Accrued interest expense	1,916,000	(420,000)
Other current liabilities	19,951,000	(29,145,000)
Other assets and liabilities	4,757,000	2,652,000
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	39,337,000	54,027,000
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	12,718,000
Capital expenditures	(19,768,000)	(39,461,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets	4,591,000	6,441,000
Other	(37,000)	(28,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(15,214,000)	(45,766,000)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Distributions	(60,107,000)	(102,693,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	204,444,000	92,959,000
Contributions from partners	0	32,000
Payments on long-term debt	(172,790,000)	(6,149,000)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(35,692,000)	10,881,000
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	69,000,000	49,000,000
Cash paid for financing costs	(4,382,000)	(398,000)
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests	1,000,000	(1,575,000)
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	(15,851,000)	(46,398,000)
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	0	182,000
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(14,378,000)	(4,159,000)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	9,745,000	4,102,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	4,965,000	7,652,000
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	14,710,000	11,754,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	(92)	(50)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(92)	(50)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Capital contribution	92	50
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	92	50
Net change in cash	0	0
Cash - beginning of period	1,000	1,000
Cash - end of period	1,000	1,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	3,160,000	(14,349,000)
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	51,809,000	74,346,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	6,699,000	8,397,000
Non-cash stock-based compensation charge	3,298,000	5,666,000
Goodwill impairment	0	29,316,000
Loss on Disposal of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges	6,468,000	17,441,000
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	0	(100,000)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives	(1,862,000)	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	(283,000)	952,000
Deferred tax expense	35,000	88,000
Other	2,448,000	2,321,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization	(74,403,000)	(77,782,000)
Inventories	(24,268,000)	4,280,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,924,000	9,073,000
Accounts payable	40,444,000	29,266,000
Accrued interest expense	(12,000)	(420,000)
Other current liabilities	20,087,000	(26,685,000)
Other assets and liabilities	4,757,000	2,651,000
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	45,301,000	64,461,000
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	(12,718,000)
Capital expenditures	(19,768,000)	(39,461,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets	4,591,000	6,441,000
Other	(37,000)	(28,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(15,214,000)	(45,766,000)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Capital contribution	167,640,000	30,000
Distributions	(84,500,000)	(158,907,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	36,444,000	92,959,000
Contributions from partners	167,640,000	30,000
Payments on long-term debt	(172,790,000)	(6,149,000)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(35,692,000)	10,881,000
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	69,000,000	49,000,000
Cash paid for financing costs	(1,422,000)	(398,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(21,320,000)	(12,584,000)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	8,767,000	6,111,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	4,890,000	5,600,000
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	13,657,000	11,711,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	(4,950)	(3,091)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(1,500)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(3,450)	(3,091)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Capital contribution	3,450	3,091
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	3,450	3,091
Net change in cash	0	0
Cash - beginning of period	1,100	1,100
Cash - end of period	$ 1,100	$ 1,100

Partnership Organization And Fo

Partnership Organization And Formation	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Partnership Organization And Formation	Partnership organization and formation Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (“Ferrellgas Partners”) was formed April 19, 1994 , and is a publicly traded limited partnership, owning an approximate 99% limited partner interest in Ferrellgas, L.P. (the "operating partnership"). Ferrellgas Partners and the operating partnership, collectively referred to as “Ferrellgas,” are both Delaware limited partnerships and are governed by their respective partnership agreements. Ferrellgas Partners was formed to acquire and hold a limited partner interest in the operating partnership. As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrell Companies, Inc. ("Ferrell Companies") beneficially owns 22.8 million Ferrellgas Partners common units. Ferrellgas, Inc. (the "general partner"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrell Companies, has retained an approximate 1% general partner interest in Ferrellgas Partners and also holds an approximate 1% general partner interest in the operating partnership, representing an effective 2% general partner interest in Ferrellgas on a combined basis. As general partner, it performs all management functions required by Ferrellgas. Unless contractually provided for, creditors of the operating partnership have no recourse with regards to Ferrellgas Partners. Ferrellgas Partners is a holding entity that conducts no operations and has two subsidiaries, Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. and the operating partnership. Ferrellgas Partners owns a 100% equity interest in Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., whose only business activity is to act as the co-issuer and co-obligor of debt issued by Ferrellgas Partners. The operating partnership is the only operating subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners. Ferrellgas is engaged in the following primary businesses: • Propane and related equipment sales consists of the distribution of propane and related equipment and supplies. The propane distribution market is seasonal because propane is used primarily for heating in residential and commercial buildings. Ferrellgas serves residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, wholesale and other customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. • Midstream operations consists of one reportable operating segment: crude oil logistics. The crude oil logistics segment ("Bridger") primarily generates income by providing crude oil transportation and logistics services on behalf of producers and end-users of crude oil. Bridger services include transportation through its operation of a fleet of trucks, tank trailers, railcars, pipeline injection stations and a barge. Bridger primarily operates in major oil and gas basins across the continental United States. Bridger also enters into crude oil purchase and sale arrangements. Due to seasonality, the results of operations for the six months ended January 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending July 31, 2017 . The condensed consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed consolidated financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with (i) the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and (ii) the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in Ferrellgas' Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2016 .
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Partnership Organization And Formation	Formation Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. (the “Finance Corp.”), a Delaware corporation, was formed on March 28, 1996 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”). The condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. The Finance Corp. has nominal assets, does not conduct any operations and has no employees.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Partnership Organization And Formation	Partnership organization and formation Ferrellgas, L.P. is a limited partnership that owns and operates propane distribution and related assets, crude oil transportation and logistics related assets and salt water disposal wells in south Texas. Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (“Ferrellgas Partners”), a publicly traded limited partnership, holds an approximate 99% limited partner interest in, and consolidates, Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, Inc. (the “general partner”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrell Companies, Inc. (“Ferrell Companies”), holds an approximate 1% general partner interest in Ferrellgas, L.P. and performs all management functions required by Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. owns a 100% equity interest in Ferrellgas Finance Corp., whose only business activity is to act as the co-issuer and co-obligor of debt issued by Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. is engaged in the following primary businesses: • Propane and related equipment sales consists of the distribution of propane and related equipment and supplies. The propane distribution market is seasonal because propane is used primarily for heating in residential and commercial buildings. Ferrellgas, L.P. serves residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, wholesale and other customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. • Midstream operations consists of one reportable operating segment: crude oil logistics. The crude oil logistics segment ("Bridger") primarily generates income by providing crude oil transportation and logistics services on behalf of producers and end-users of crude oil. Bridger services include transportation through its operation of a fleet of trucks, tank trailers, railcars, pipeline injection stations and a barge. Bridger primarily operates in major oil and gas basins across the continental United States. Bridger also enters into crude oil purchase and sale arrangements. Due to seasonality, the results of operations for the six months ended January 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending July 31, 2017 . The condensed consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas, L.P. and subsidiaries reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed consolidated financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with (i) the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and (ii) the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2016 .
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Partnership Organization And Formation	Formation Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (the “Finance Corp.”), a Delaware corporation, was formed on January 16, 2003 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrellgas, L.P. (the “Partnership”). The condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. The Finance Corp. has nominal assets, does not conduct any operations and has no employees.

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of significant accounting policies (1) Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment assets, residual values of tanks, capitalization of customer tank installation costs, amortization methods of intangible assets, valuation methods used to value sales returns and allowances, allowance for doubtful accounts, fair value of reporting units, recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to value business combinations, fair values of derivative contracts and stock-based compensation calculations. (2) New accounting standards: FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-09 In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The issuance is part of a joint effort by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") to enhance financial reporting by creating common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and, thereby, improving the consistency of requirements, comparability of practices and usefulness of disclosures. The new standard will supersede much of the existing authoritative literature for revenue recognition. The standard and related amendments will be effective for Ferrellgas for its annual reporting period beginning August 1, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period. Entities are allowed to transition to the new standard by either recasting prior periods or recognizing the cumulative effect. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the newly issued guidance, including which transition approach will be applied and the estimated impact it will have on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas has formed an implementation team, completed training on the new standard, prepared an initial assessment and is continuing to review its contracts with customers. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-02 and No. 2016-17 In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis which provides additional guidance on the consolidation of limited partnerships and on the evaluation of variable interest entities. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-17, Consolidation: Interests Held through Related Parties That Are Under Common Control which amended certain aspects of the additional guidance in ASU 2015-02. We adopted ASU 2015-02 and ASU 2016-17 effective August 1, 2016. The adoption of these standards did not impact our consolidated financial statements . FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-11 In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires that inventory within the scope of the guidance be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas has formed an implementation team, completed training on the new standard, and is working on an initial assessment. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard's provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2017-04 In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment , which eliminated Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under the new guidance, entities should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years and applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. Ferrellgas elected to early adopt the provisions of this standard for the current quarter ended January 31, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not materially impact our consolidated financial statements.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of significant accounting policies (1) Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment assets, residual values of tanks, capitalization of customer tank installation costs, amortization methods of intangible assets, valuation methods used to value sales returns and allowances, allowance for doubtful accounts, fair value of reporting units, recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to value business combinations, fair values of derivative contracts and stock-based compensation calculations. (2) New accounting standards: FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-09 In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The issuance is part of a joint effort by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") to enhance financial reporting by creating common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and, thereby, improving the consistency of requirements, comparability of practices and usefulness of disclosures. The new standard will supersede much of the existing authoritative literature for revenue recognition. The standard and related amendments will be effective for Ferrellgas, L.P. for its annual reporting period beginning August 1, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period. Entities are allowed to transition to the new standard by either recasting prior periods or recognizing the cumulative effect. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the newly issued guidance, including which transition approach will be applied and the estimated impact it will have on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas, L.P. has formed an implementation team, completed training on the new standard, prepared an initial assessment and is continuing to review its contracts with customers. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-02 and No. 2016-17 In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis which provides additional guidance on the consolidation of limited partnerships and on the evaluation of variable interest entities. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-17, Consolidation: Interests Held through Related Parties That Are Under Common Control which amended certain aspects of the additional guidance in ASU 2015-02. We adopted ASU 2015-02 and ASU 2016-17 effective August 1, 2016. The adoption of these standards did not impact our consolidated financial statements . FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-11 In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires that inventory within the scope of the guidance be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas, L.P. has formed an implementation team, completed training on the new standard, and is working on an initial assessment. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard's provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2017-04 In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment , which eliminated Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under the new guidance, entities should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years and applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. Ferrellgas, L.P. elected to early adopt the provisions of this standard for the current quarter ended January 31, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

Significant Transactions Signif

Significant Transactions Significant Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Significant transactions Termination of Bridger agreement with Jamex Marketing, LLC In connection with the closing of our acquisition of Bridger in June 2015, Bridger entered into a ten-year transportation and logistics agreement (the “Jamex TLA”) with Jamex Marketing, LLC ("Jamex") pursuant to which Jamex would be responsible for certain payments to Bridger and also for sourcing crude oil volumes for Bridger’s largest customer at that time. As a result of concerns regarding the collectability of amounts owed to Bridger from Jamex under the Jamex TLA and certain other matters between Bridger and Jamex, on September 1, 2016, Bridger, Jamex, Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and certain other affiliated parties entered into a group of agreements that terminated the Jamex TLA, facilitated Ferrellgas purchasing certain Ferrellgas common units from Jamex, and established payment terms for certain amounts owed by Jamex to Bridger under the Jamex TLA. Consequently, Ferrellgas does not anticipate any material contribution to revenue or EBITDA from Jamex or Bridger's former largest customer in the future. On September 1, 2016, Bridger and Ferrellgas entered into a Termination, Settlement and Release Agreement (the “Jamex Termination Agreement”) with Jamex, certain of Jamex's affiliates, and James Ballengee (the owner of Jamex) pursuant to which: (1) Jamex agreed to execute and deliver a secured promissory note in favor of Bridger in original principal amount of $49.5 million (the "Jamex Secured Promissory Note") in satisfaction of all obligations owed to Bridger under the Jamex TLA; (2) Mr. Ballengee and Bacchus Capital Trading, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Ballengee, executed and delivered a joint guarantee of the Jamex Secured Promissory Note obligations up to a maximum aggregate amount of $20.0 million ; (3) The operating partnership agreed to provide Jamex with a $5.0 million revolving secured working capital facility evidenced by a revolving promissory note (the “Jamex Revolving Promissory Note” and, together with the Jamex Secured Promissory Note, the “Jamex Notes”); (4) The other Jamex entities agreed to execute and deliver a security agreement and a full guarantee of the obligations under the Jamex Notes; (5) Ferrellgas paid approximately $16.9 million to Jamex and in return received 0.9 million of Ferrellgas Partners' common units, which were cancelled upon receipt, and approximately 23 thousand barrels of crude oil; (6) The parties agreed to terminate the Jamex TLA and certain other commercial agreements and arrangements between them, and release any claims between or among them that may exist (other than those arising under the Jamex Termination Agreement or the other agreements entered into in connection with the Jamex Termination Agreement); and (7) Ferrellgas waived the remaining lockup provision applicable to Jamex under the Registration Rights Agreement dated June 24, 2015 to which Jamex is party. The Jamex Secured Promissory Note originally had an annual interest rate of 7% , which decreased to 2.8% as a result of Ferrellgas reducing its quarterly distribution rate to $0.10 , and contemplates quarterly amortizing principal payments, together with payments of accrued interest. The first quarterly interest payment of approximately $0.9 million was received in December 2016. Beginning in March 2017, Jamex is required to make quarterly principal and interest payments. The maturity date of the Jamex Secured Promissory Note is December 17, 2021, and Jamex may prepay the Secured Promissory Note in whole or in part at any time. The Jamex Revolving Promissory Note, which provides Jamex with access to working capital liquidity to meet their unrelated and ongoing crude oil marketing and other business needs, has an annual interest rate of 0% (which rate would be increased in case of a default), and contains certain conditions precedent to the operating partnership’s obligation to make any advances thereunder. Each borrowing under the Jamex Revolving Promissory Note must be repaid within 10 days, and the ultimate maturity date of the Jamex Revolving Promissory Note is the earlier of September 1, 2021 and the date on which all obligations under the Jamex Secured Promissory Note are repaid. The Jamex Secured Promissory Note is guaranteed, pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement, jointly by James Ballengee and Bacchus Capital Trading, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Ballengee (up to a maximum aggregate amount of $20.0 million ), and each Note is fully guaranteed, pursuant to respective Guaranty Agreements, by the other Jamex entities. The obligations of Jamex and the other Jamex entities under the Notes are secured, pursuant to a Security Agreement, by a lien on certain of those entities’ assets, actively traded marketable securities and cash, which are held in a controlled account that can be seized by Ferrellgas in the event of default. During the year ended July 31, 2016, approximately 60% of Midstream operations - Crude oil logistics' segment (Bridger) gross margin was generated from its largest customer and Jamex, that customer's supplier, under take-or-pay arrangements. Bridger's largest customer during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2016 owned a refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania. Bridger was party to an agreement with this customer under which it provided logistics services to transport crude oil from the Bakken region in North Dakota to the Trainer refinery. That agreement had a minimum volume commitment and payment obligation from the refinery for logistics services associated with the delivery of 65 MBbls/d. However, if the quantity of crude oil delivered to the refinery dropped below 35 MBbls/d, the minimum volume commitment and payment obligation from the refinery would be suspended and Jamex would become responsible for payments to Bridger under the pay provisions of the Jamex TLA. During February 2016, Jamex ceased sourcing barrels for delivery to the refinery and since that time Bridger had been billing Jamex directly in accordance with the pay provisions of the Jamex TLA. During July 2016, Ferrellgas determined Jamex would not resume sourcing barrels for delivery to the refinery or be likely to continue to make payments under the pay provisions of the Jamex TLA. As a result, Ferrellgas negotiated a settlement with Jamex, and the Jamex TLA was terminated on September 1, 2016. While the agreement with the refinery owner was not terminated as a result of the execution and delivery of the Jamex Termination Agreement, Bridger has been unable to negotiate a revised transportation and logistics agreement with that customer; accordingly it is unlikely that Bridger will continue to make any deliveries under the existing agreement. Consequently, we do not anticipate any material contribution to revenue or gross margin from Jamex or Bridger's former largest customer in the future.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Significant transactions Termination of Bridger agreement with Jamex Marketing, LLC In connection with the closing of our acquisition of Bridger in June 2015, Bridger entered into a ten-year transportation and logistics agreement (the “Jamex TLA”) with Jamex Marketing, LLC ("Jamex") pursuant to which Jamex would be responsible for certain payments to Bridger and also for sourcing crude oil volumes for Bridger’s largest customer at that time. As a result of concerns regarding the collectability of amounts owed to Bridger from Jamex under the Jamex TLA and certain other matters between Bridger and Jamex, on September 1, 2016, Bridger, Jamex, Ferrellgas Partners and certain other affiliated parties entered into a group of agreements that terminated the Jamex TLA, facilitated Ferrellgas Partners purchasing certain Ferrellgas Partners common units from Jamex, and established payment terms for certain amounts owed by Jamex to Bridger under the Jamex TLA. Consequently, Ferrellgas Partners does not anticipate any material contribution to revenue or EBITDA from Jamex or Bridger's former largest customer in the future. On September 1, 2016, Bridger and Ferrellgas Partners entered into a Termination, Settlement and Release Agreement (the “Jamex Termination Agreement”) with Jamex, certain of Jamex's affiliates, and James Ballengee (the owner of Jamex) pursuant to which: (1) Jamex agreed to execute and deliver a secured promissory note in favor of Bridger in original principal amount of $49.5 million (the "Jamex Secured Promissory Note") in satisfaction of all obligations owed to Bridger under the Jamex TLA; (2) Mr. Ballengee and Bacchus Capital Trading, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Ballengee, executed and delivered a joint guarantee of the Jamex Secured Promissory Note obligations up to a maximum aggregate amount of $20.0 million ; (3) The operating partnership agreed to provide Jamex with a $5.0 million revolving secured working capital facility evidenced by a revolving promissory note (the “Jamex Revolving Promissory Note” and, together with the Jamex Secured Promissory Note, the “Jamex Notes”); (4) The other Jamex entities agreed to execute and deliver a security agreement and a full guarantee of the obligations under the Jamex Notes; (5) Ferrellgas Partners paid approximately $16.9 million to Jamex and in return received 0.9 million of Ferrellgas Partners' common units, which were cancelled upon receipt, and approximately 23 thousand barrels of crude oil; (6) The parties agreed to terminate the Jamex TLA and certain other commercial agreements and arrangements between them, and release any claims between or among them that may exist (other than those arising under the Jamex Termination Agreement or the other agreements entered into in connection with the Jamex Termination Agreement); and (7) Ferrellgas Partners waived the remaining lockup provision applicable to Jamex under the Registration Rights Agreement dated June 24, 2015 to which Jamex is party. The Jamex Secured Promissory Note originally had an annual interest rate of 7% , which decreased to 2.8% as a result of Ferrellgas Partners reducing its quarterly distribution rate, and contemplates quarterly amortizing principal payments, together with payments of accrued interest. The first quarterly interest payment of approximately $0.9 million was received in December 2016. Beginning in March 2017, Jamex is required to make quarterly principal and interest payments. The maturity date of the Jamex Secured Promissory Note is December 17, 2021, and Jamex may prepay the Secured Promissory Note in whole or in part at any time. The Jamex Revolving Promissory Note, which provides Jamex with access to working capital liquidity to meet their unrelated and ongoing crude oil marketing and other business needs, has an annual interest rate of 0% (which rate would be increased in case of a default), and contains certain conditions precedent to the operating partnership’s obligation to make any advances thereunder. Each borrowing under the Jamex Revolving Promissory Note must be repaid within 10 days, and the ultimate maturity date of the Jamex Revolving Promissory Note is the earlier of September 1, 2021 and the date on which all obligations under the Jamex Secured Promissory Note are repaid. The Jamex Secured Promissory Note is guaranteed, pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement, jointly by James Ballengee and Bacchus Capital Trading, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Ballengee (up to a maximum aggregate amount of $20.0 million ), and each Note is fully guaranteed, pursuant to respective Guaranty Agreements, by the other Jamex entities. The obligations of Jamex and the other Jamex entities under the Notes are secured, pursuant to a Security Agreement, by a lien on certain of those entities’ assets, including actively traded marketable securities and cash, which are held in a controlled account that can be seized by Ferrellgas, L.P. in the event of default. During the year ended July 31, 2016, approximately 60% of Midstream operations - Crude oil logistics' segment (Bridger) gross margin was generated from its largest customer and Jamex, that customer's supplier, under take-or-pay arrangements. Bridger's largest customer during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2016 owned a refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania. Bridger was party to an agreement with this customer under which it provided logistics services to transport crude oil from the Bakken region in North Dakota to the Trainer refinery. That agreement had a minimum volume commitment and payment obligation from the refinery for logistics services associated with the delivery of 65 MBbls/d. However, if the quantity of crude oil delivered to the refinery dropped below 35 MBbls/d, the minimum volume commitment and payment obligation from the refinery would be suspended and Jamex would become responsible for payments to Bridger under the pay provisions of the Jamex TLA. During February 2016, Jamex ceased sourcing barrels for delivery to the refinery and since that time Bridger had been billing Jamex directly in accordance with the pay provisions of the Jamex TLA. During July 2016, Ferrellgas, L.P. determined Jamex would not resume sourcing barrels for delivery to the refinery or be likely to continue to make payments under the pay provisions of the Jamex TLA. As a result, we negotiated a settlement with Jamex, and the Jamex TLA was terminated on September 1, 2016. While the agreement with the refinery owner was not terminated as a result of the execution and delivery of the Jamex Termination Agreement, Bridger has been unable to negotiate a revised transportation and logistics agreement with that customer; accordingly it is unlikely that Bridger will continue to make any deliveries under the existing agreement. Consequently, we do not anticipate any material contribution to revenue or gross margin from Jamex or Bridger's former largest customer in the future.

Supplemental Financial Statemen

Supplemental Financial Statement Information	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	Supplemental financial statement information Inventories consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Propane gas and related products $ 67,447 $ 59,726 Crude oil 20,880 4,642 Appliances, parts and supplies 26,535 26,226 Inventories $ 114,862 $ 90,594 In addition to inventories on hand, Ferrellgas enters into contracts primarily to buy propane for supply procurement purposes with terms generally up to 36 months . Most of these contracts call for payment based on market prices at the date of delivery. As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas had committed, for supply procurement purposes, to take delivery of approximately 87.1 million gallons of propane at fixed prices. Other assets, net consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Note receivable - Jamex $ 37,500 $ 39,760 Other 49,528 47,463 Other assets, net $ 87,028 $ 87,223 Other current liabilities consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Customer deposits and advances 29,618 27,391 Price risk management liabilities 2,975 18,401 Other 102,352 83,166 Other current liabilities $ 134,945 $ 128,958 Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of operations line items: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating expense $ 47,157 $ 43,881 $ 88,883 $ 84,225 Depreciation and amortization expense 996 1,082 2,022 2,197 Equipment lease expense 6,652 6,486 13,318 12,915 $ 54,805 $ 51,449 $ 104,223 $ 99,337 Loss on asset sales and disposal consists of the following: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Loss on assets held for sale $ — $ — $ — $ 12,112 (Gain) loss on sale of assets held for sale — (468 ) — 791 Loss on sale of assets and other 45 2,992 6,468 4,538 Loss on asset sales and disposal $ 45 $ 2,524 $ 6,468 $ 17,441 Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 Cash paid for: Interest $ 69,572 $ 64,406 Income taxes $ 26 $ 5 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ — $ 426 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ (100 ) $ 22,860
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	Supplemental financial statement information Inventories consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Propane gas and related products $ 67,447 $ 59,726 Crude oil 20,880 4,642 Appliances, parts and supplies 26,535 26,226 Inventories $ 114,862 $ 90,594 In addition to inventories on hand, Ferrellgas, L.P. enters into contracts primarily to buy propane for supply procurement purposes with terms generally up to 36 months . Most of these contracts call for payment based on market prices at the date of delivery. As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had committed, for supply procurement purposes, to take delivery of approximately 87.1 million gallons of propane at fixed prices. Other assets, net consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Note receivable - Jamex $ 37,500 $ 39,760 Other 49,528 47,463 Other assets, net $ 87,028 $ 87,223 Other current liabilities consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Customer deposits and advances 29,618 27,391 Price risk management liabilities 2,975 18,401 Other 97,574 81,160 Other current liabilities $ 130,167 $ 126,952 Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of operations line items: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating expense $ 47,157 $ 43,881 $ 88,883 $ 84,225 Depreciation and amortization expense 996 1,082 2,022 2,197 Equipment lease expense 6,652 6,486 13,318 12,915 $ 54,805 $ 51,449 $ 104,223 $ 99,337 Loss on asset sales and disposal consists of the following: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Loss on assets held for sale $ — $ — $ — $ 12,112 (Gain) loss on sale of assets held for sale — (468 ) — 791 Loss on sale of assets and other 45 2,992 6,468 4,538 Loss on asset sales and disposal $ 45 $ 2,524 $ 6,468 $ 17,441 Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 Cash paid for: Interest $ 61,723 $ 56,558 Income taxes $ 25 $ — Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ — $ 426 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ (100 ) $ 22,860

Accounts And Notes Receivable,

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization	Accounts and notes receivable, net and accounts receivable securitization Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 181,851 $ 106,464 Accounts receivable 34,069 43,148 Note receivable - Jamex, current portion 10,000 5,000 Other 339 38 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,281 ) (5,067 ) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 223,978 $ 149,583 On September 27, 2016, Ferrellgas entered into a fourth amendment to its accounts receivable securitization facility to modify the maximum leverage ratio covenant as follows: Maximum leverage ratio Maximum leverage ratio Date (prior to amendments) (after amendments) January 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2017 5.50 5.95 July 31, 2017 5.50 6.05 October 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 January 31, 2018 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2018 & thereafter 5.50 5.50 The consolidated leverage ratio is defined as the ratio of total debt of the operating partnership to trailing four quarters earnings before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense ("EBITDA") of the operating partnership (adjusted for certain, specified items), as detailed in Ferrellgas' secured credit facility and accounts receivable securitization facility. Ferrellgas' consolidated leverage ratio was 5.81 x as of January 31, 2017 , which permits approximately $41.0 million of additional borrowing capacity or approximately $6.9 million less EBITDA. Ferrellgas' accounts receivable securitization facility includes a consolidated interest coverage ratio covenant. This covenant requires that the ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA of the operating partnership (adjusted for certain, specified items) to interest expense of the operating partnership be at least 2.5 x at each fiscal quarter end. This ratio was 2.59 x as of January 31, 2017 , which permits approximately $4.3 million of additional interest expense or approximately $10.6 million less EBITDA. See additional disclosure about Ferrellgas' financial covenants in Note F - Debt. At January 31, 2017 , $181.9 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $133.0 million of collateralized notes payable due to the commercial paper conduit. At July 31, 2016 , $ 106.5 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $64.0 million of collateralized notes payable due to the commercial paper conduit. These accounts receivable pledged as collateral are bankruptcy remote from the operating partnership. The operating partnership does not provide any guarantee or similar support to the collectability of these accounts receivable pledged as collateral. As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas had received cash proceeds of $133.0 million from trade accounts receivables securitized, with no remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds. As of July 31, 2016 , Ferrellgas had received cash proceeds of $64.0 million from trade accounts receivables securitized, with no remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds. Borrowings under the accounts receivable securitization facility had a weighted average interest rate of 2.9% and 3.0% as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 , respectively.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization	Accounts and notes receivable, net and accounts receivable securitization Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 181,851 $ 106,464 Accounts receivable 34,069 43,148 Note receivable - Jamex, current portion 10,000 5,000 Other 339 38 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,281 ) (5,067 ) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 223,978 $ 149,583 On September 27, 2016, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a fourth amendment to its accounts receivable securitization facility to modify the maximum leverage ratio covenant as follows: Maximum leverage ratio Maximum leverage ratio Date (prior to amendments) (after amendments) January 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2017 5.50 5.95 July 31, 2017 5.50 6.05 October 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 January 31, 2018 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2018 & thereafter 5.50 5.50 The consolidated leverage ratio is defined as the ratio of total debt of the operating partnership to trailing four quarters earnings before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense ("EBITDA") of the operating partnership (adjusted for certain, specified items), as detailed in Ferrellgas, L.P.'s secured credit facility and accounts receivable securitization facility. Ferrellgas, L.P.'s consolidated leverage ratio was 5.81 x as of January 31, 2017 , which permits approximately $41.0 million of additional borrowing capacity or approximately $6.9 million less EBITDA. Ferrellgas, L.P.'s accounts receivable securitization facility includes a consolidated interest coverage ratio covenant. This covenant requires that the ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA of the operating partnership (adjusted for certain, specified items) to interest expense of the operating partnership be at least 2.5 x at fiscal each quarter end. This ratio was 2.59 x as of January 31, 2017 , which permits approximately $4.3 million of additional interest expense or approximately $10.6 million less EBITDA. See additional disclosure about Ferrellgas' financial covenants in Note F - Debt. At January 31, 2017 , $181.9 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $133.0 million of collateralized notes payable due to a commercial paper conduit. At July 31, 2016 , $106.5 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $64.0 million of collateralized notes payable due to the commercial paper conduit. These accounts receivable pledged as collateral are bankruptcy remote from Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not provide any guarantee or similar support to the collectability of these accounts receivable pledged as collateral. As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had received cash proceeds of $133.0 million from trade accounts receivables securitized, with no remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds. As of July 31, 2016 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had received cash proceeds of $64.0 million from trade accounts receivables securitized, with no remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds. Borrowings under the accounts receivable securitization facility had a weighted average interest rate of 2.9% and 3.0% as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 , respectively.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Debt	Debt Short-term borrowings Ferrellgas classified a portion of its secured credit facility borrowings as short-term because it was used to fund working capital needs that management had intended to pay down within the 12 month period following each balance sheet date. As of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 , $65.6 million and $101.3 million , respectively, were classified as short-term borrowings. For further discussion see the secured credit facility section below. Long-term debt Long-term debt consists of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Senior notes Fixed rate, 6.50%, due 2021 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2023 500,000 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2022, net of unamortized premium of $3,580 and $4,008 at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively 478,580 479,008 Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020, net of unamortized discount of $7,000 and $0 at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively (1) 350,000 182,000 Fair value adjustments related to interest rate swaps 616 5,830 Secured credit facility Variable interest rate, expiring October 2018 (net of $65.6 million and $101.3 million classified as short-term borrowings at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively) 159,301 293,109 Notes payable 11.9% and 11.8% weighted average interest rate at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively, due 2016 to 2022, net of unamortized discount of $1,216 and $1,566 at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively 6,296 8,484 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs 1,994,793 1,968,431 Unamortized debt issuance costs (25,386 ) (23,175 ) Less: current portion, included in other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets 2,498 3,921 Long-term debt $ 1,966,909 $ 1,941,335 (1) During January 2017 , Ferrellgas Partners issued and sold, in a private placement offering with registration rights, $175.0 million in aggregate principal amount of additional 8.625% unsecured senior notes due 2020 , issued at 96% of par. The unsecured senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. Ferrellgas Partners contributed the net proceeds from the offering of approximately $165.9 million to the operating partnership, which used such amount to repay borrowings under its secured credit facility. As of January 31, 2017, the scheduled annual principal payments on long-term debt are as follows: For the year ending July 31, Scheduled annual principal payments 2017 $ 1,164 2018 2,379 2019 161,106 2020 357,960 2021 500,835 Thereafter 975,369 Total $ 1,998,813 The indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners and the agreements governing the operating partnership’s indebtedness contain various covenants that limit Ferrellgas Partners' ability and the ability of specified subsidiaries of ours to, among other things, make restricted payments and incur additional indebtedness. The general partner believes that the most restrictive of these covenants are the consolidated leverage ratio and consolidated interest coverage ratio, as defined in the secured credit facility and the accounts receivable securitization facility, and the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined in the indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners. Before a restricted payment (as defined in the secured credit facility and the operating partnership indentures) can be made by the operating partnership, the operating partnership must be in compliance with the covenants under the secured credit facility and accounts receivable securitization facility and in pro forma compliance with the covenants under the operating partnerships indentures. If the operating partnership is unable to make restricted payments, Ferrellgas Partners will not have the ability to make semi-annual interest payments on its $357.0 million 8.625% unsecured senior notes due 2020 or distributions to Ferrellgas Partners common unitholders. Before a restricted payment (as defined in the Ferrellgas Partners indentures) can be made by Ferrellgas Partners, Ferrellgas Partners must be in compliance with the covenant under the Ferrellgas Partners indenture. If Ferrellgas Partners is unable to make restricted payments, Ferrellgas Partners will not have the ability to make distributions to Ferrellgas Partners common unitholders. A breach of the financial covenants under the secured credit facility and the accounts receivable securitization facility will also result in an event of default under those facilities resulting in the operating partnership’s inability to obtain funds under those facilities and giving the lenders and receivables purchasers the right to accelerate the operating partnership's obligations under those facilities and to exercise remedies to collect the outstanding amounts under those facilities. Consolidated leverage ratio On September 27, 2016, Ferrellgas entered into a fifth amendment to its secured credit facility to modify the maximum consolidated leverage ratio covenant as follows: Maximum leverage ratio Maximum leverage ratio Date (prior to amendments) (after amendments) January 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2017 5.50 5.95 July 31, 2017 5.50 6.05 October 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 January 31, 2018 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2018 & thereafter 5.50 5.50 The consolidated leverage ratio is defined as the ratio of total debt of the operating partnership to trailing four quarters EBITDA of the operating partnership (adjusted for certain, defined items), as detailed in Ferrellgas' secured credit facility. Ferrellgas' consolidated leverage ratio was 5.81 x as of January 31, 2017 , which permits approximately $41.0 million of additional borrowing capacity or approximately $6.9 million less EBITDA. Consolidated interest coverage ratio Ferrellgas' secured credit facility includes a consolidated interest coverage ratio covenant. This covenant requires that the ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA of the operating partnership (adjusted for certain, specified items) to interest expense of the operating partnership be at least 2.5 x at each fiscal quarter end. This ratio was 2.59 x at January 31, 2017 , which permits approximately $4.3 million of additional interest expense or approximately $10.6 million less EBITDA. This covenant also requires a ratio of at least 2.25 x at each fiscal quarter end, which permits approximately $17.3 million of additional interest expense or approximately $38.9 million less EBITDA, before a restricted payment can be made. Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio The indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners includes a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio test for the incurrence of debt and the making of restricted payments. This covenant requires that the ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA of Ferrellgas Partners (adjusted for certain, specified items) to interest expense of Ferrellgas Partners be at least 1.75 x on a pro forma basis, before a restricted payment (as defined in the indenture) can be made by Ferrellgas Partners. As of January 31, 2017, the ratio was 2.01 x, which permits approximately $22.3 million of additional interest expense or approximately $39.0 million less EBITDA. Given the lack of headroom on these covenants, Ferrellgas continues to execute on a strategy to reduce its debt and interest expense. This strategy may include issuance of equity, amending existing debt agreements, asset sales or a further reduction in Ferrellgas Partners' annual distribution, which was reduced during the quarter ended October 31, 2016 from an annualized rate of $2.05 to $0.40 per common unit. Ferrellgas believes any debt and interest expense reduction strategies would remain in effect until Ferrellgas' consolidated leverage ratio reaches 4.5x or a level Ferrellgas deems appropriate for its business. If Ferrellgas is unsuccessful with its strategy to reduce debt and interest expense, it believes it is probable that it will be in violation of the consolidated leverage ratio, consolidated interest coverage ratio and consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio as of the fiscal quarter ending April 30, 2017. Failure to comply with any of the above or other financial covenants could have a material effect on Ferrellgas' operating capacity and cash flows and could further restrict Ferrellgas' ability to incur debt, pay interest on the notes or to make cash distributions to unitholders, even if sufficient funds were available. If Ferrellgas is unable to comply with any of the above or other financial covenants, Ferrellgas will be required to negotiate a waiver or amendment to the covenant. There can be no assurance that Ferrellgas will be able to obtain a waiver or amendment of covenant breaches, if needed. Ferrellgas' inability to comply with any of the covenants under the secured credit facility and accounts receivable securitization facility or the indenture governing the notes issued by Ferrellgas Partners, in the absence of a waiver or amendment, will result in a default under these facilities. A default under these facilities, if not cured or waived, could result in an event of default that would permit the acceleration of all of Ferrellgas' indebtedness under the facilities and restrict future borrowings and distributions. The accelerated debt would become immediately due and payable, which would in turn trigger cross-acceleration under other debt. If the payment of Ferrellgas' debt is accelerated, Ferrellgas' assets may be insufficient to repay such debt in full and Ferrellgas may be unable to borrow sufficient funds to refinance debt, in which case the unitholders could experience a partial or total loss of their investment. Secured credit facility As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas had total borrowings outstanding under its secured credit facility of $224.9 million , of which $65.6 million was classified as short-term debt. Ferrellgas had $349.5 million of capacity under the secured credit facility as of January 31, 2017 . However, the consolidated leverage ratio covenant under this facility limits additional borrowings to $41.0 million as of January 31, 2017 . As of July 31, 2016 , Ferrellgas had total borrowings outstanding under its secured credit facility of $394.4 million , of which $293.1 million was classified as long-term debt. Ferrellgas had $219.3 million of capacity under the secured credit facility as of July 31, 2016 . However, the consolidated leverage ratio covenant under this facility limited additional borrowings to $8.1 million as of July 31, 2016 . Borrowings outstanding at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 under the secured credit facility had weighted average interest rates of 4.8% and 3.7% , respectively. The obligations under this credit facility are secured by substantially all assets of Ferrellgas, the general partner and certain subsidiaries of Ferrellgas but specifically excluding (a) assets that are subject to Ferrellgas’ accounts receivable securitization facility, (b) the general partner’s equity interest in Ferrellgas Partners and (c) equity interests in certain unrestricted subsidiaries. Such obligations are also guaranteed by the general partner and certain subsidiaries of Ferrellgas. Letters of credit outstanding at January 31, 2017 totaled $125.6 million and were used to secure insurance arrangements and product purchases. Letters of credit outstanding at July 31, 2016 totaled $86.3 million and were used primarily to secure insurance arrangements and, to a lesser extent, product purchases. At January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas had remaining letter of credit capacity of $74.4 million . At July 31, 2016 , Ferrellgas had remaining letter of credit capacity of $113.7 million .
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt	Debt Short-term borrowings Ferrellgas, L.P. classified a portion of its secured credit facility borrowings as short-term because it was used to fund working capital needs that management had intended to pay down within the 12 month period following each balance sheet date. As of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 , $65.6 million and $101.3 million , respectively, were classified as short-term borrowings. For further discussion see the secured credit facility section below. Long term debt Long term debt consists of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Senior notes Fixed rate, 6.50%, due 2021 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2023 500,000 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2022, net of unamortized premium of $3,580 and $4,008 at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively 478,580 479,008 Fair value adjustments related to interest rate swaps 616 5,830 Secured credit facility Variable interest rate, expiring October 2018 (net of $65.6 million and $101.3 million classified as short-term borrowings at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively) 159,301 293,109 Notes payable 11.9% and 11.8% weighted average interest rate at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively, due 2016 to 2022, net of unamortized discount of $1,216 and $1,566 at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively 6,296 8,484 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs 1,644,793 1,786,431 Unamortized debt issuance costs (20,111 ) (21,629 ) Less: current portion, included in other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets 2,498 3,921 Long-term debt $ 1,622,184 $ 1,760,881 As of January 31, 2017, the scheduled annual principal payments on long-term debt are as follows: For the year ending July 31, Scheduled annual principal payments 2017 $ 1,164 2018 2,379 2019 161,106 2020 960 2021 500,835 Thereafter 975,369 Total $ 1,641,813 The agreements governing the operating partnership’s indebtedness contain various covenants that limit our ability and the ability of specified subsidiaries of ours to, among other things, make restricted payments and incur additional indebtedness. Our general partner believes that the most restrictive of these covenants are the consolidated leverage ratio and consolidated interest coverage ratio, as defined in our secured credit facility and our accounts receivable securitization facility. Before a restricted payment (as defined in the secured credit facility and the operating partnership indentures) can be made by the operating partnership, the operating partnership must be in compliance with the covenants under the secured credit facility and accounts receivable securitization facility and in pro forma compliance with the covenants under the operating partnerships indentures. If the operating partnership is unable to make restricted payments, Ferrellgas Partners will not have the ability to make semi-annual interest payments on its $357.0 million 8.625% unsecured senior notes due 2020 or distributions to Ferrellgas Partners common unitholders. A breach of the financial covenants under the secured credit facility and the accounts receivable securitization facility will also result in an event of default under those facilities resulting in the operating partnership’s inability to obtain funds under those facilities and giving the lenders and receivables purchasers the right to accelerate the operating partnership’s obligations under those facilities and to exercise remedies to collect the outstanding amounts under those facilities. Consolidated leverage ratio On September 27, 2016, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a fifth amendment to its secured credit facility to modify the maximum consolidated leverage ratio covenant as follows: Maximum leverage ratio Maximum leverage ratio Date (prior to amendments) (after amendments) January 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2017 5.50 5.95 July 31, 2017 5.50 6.05 October 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 January 31, 2018 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2018 & thereafter 5.50 5.50 The consolidated leverage ratio is defined as the ratio of total debt of the operating partnership to trailing four quarters EBITDA of the operating partnership (adjusted for certain, specified items), as detailed in Ferrellgas, L.P.'s secured credit facility. Ferrellgas, L.P.'s consolidated leverage ratio was 5.81 x as of January 31, 2017 , which permits approximately $41.0 million of additional borrowing capacity or approximately $6.9 million less EBITDA. Consolidated interest coverage ratio Ferrellgas, L.P.'s secured credit facility includes a consolidated interest coverage ratio covenant. This covenant requires that the ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA of the operating partnership (adjusted for certain, specified items) to interest expense of the operating partnership be at least 2.5 x at each fiscal quarter end. This ratio was 2.59 x at January 31, 2017, which permits approximately $4.3 million of additional interest expense or approximately $10.6 million less EBITDA. This covenant also requires a ratio of at least 2.25 x at each fiscal quarter end, which permits approximately $17.3 million of additional interest expense or approximately $38.9 million less EBITDA, before a restricted payment can be made. Given the lack of headroom on these covenants, Ferrellgas, L.P. continues to execute on a strategy to reduce its debt and interest expense. This strategy may include issuance of Ferrellgas Partners' equity, amending existing debt agreements, asset sales or a further reduction in the operating partnership's funding of Ferrellgas Partners' annual distribution, which was reduced during the quarter ended October 31, 2016 from an annualized rate of $2.05 to $0.40 per common unit. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes any debt and interest expense reduction strategies would remain in effect until Ferrellgas, L.P.'s consolidated leverage ratio reaches 4.5x or a level Ferrellgas, L.P. deems appropriate for its business. If Ferrellgas, L.P. is unsuccessful with its strategy to reduce debt and interest expense, it believes it is probable that it will be in violation of the consolidated leverage ratio and consolidated interest coverage ratio as of the fiscal quarter ending April 30, 2017. Failure to comply with any of the above or other financial covenants could have a material effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.'s operating capacity and cash flows and could further restrict Ferrellgas, L.P.'s ability to incur debt, pay interest on the notes or to make cash distributions to unitholders, even if sufficient funds were available. If Ferrellgas, L.P. is unable to comply with any of the above or other financial covenants, Ferrellgas, L.P. will be required to negotiate a waiver or amendment to the covenant. There can be no assurance that Ferrellgas, L.P. will be able to obtain a waiver or amendment of covenant breaches, if needed. Ferrellgas, L.P.'s inability to comply with any of the covenants under the secured credit facility and accounts receivable securitization facility, in the absence of a waiver or amendment, will result in a default under these facilities. A default under these facilities, if not cured or waived, could result in an event of default that would permit the acceleration of all of Ferrellgas, L.P.'s indebtedness under the facilities and / or restrict future borrowings and distributions. The accelerated debt would become immediately due and payable, which would in turn trigger cross-acceleration under other debt. If the payment of Ferrellgas, L.P.'s debt is accelerated, Ferrellgas, L.P.'s assets may be insufficient to repay such debt in full and Ferrellgas, L.P. may be unable to borrow sufficient funds to refinance debt, in which case the unitholders could experience a partial or total loss of their investment. Secured credit facility During January 2017, Ferrellgas, L.P. received cash contributions of $165.9 million and $1.7 million from Ferrellgas Partners and the general partner, respectively, which were used to reduce borrowings under the secured credit facility. As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had total borrowings outstanding under its secured credit facility of $224.9 million , of which $65.6 million was classified as short-term debt. Ferrellgas, L.P. had $349.5 million of capacity under the secured credit facility as of January 31, 2017 . However, the consolidated leverage ratio covenant under this facility limits additional borrowings to $41.0 million as of January 31, 2017 . As of July 31, 2016 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had total borrowings outstanding under its secured credit facility of $394.4 million , of which $293.1 million was classified as long-term debt. Ferrellgas, L.P. had $219.3 million of capacity under our secured credit facility as of July 31, 2016 . However, the consolidated leverage ratio covenant under this facility limited additional borrowings to $8.1 million as of July 31, 2016 . Borrowings outstanding at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 under the secured credit facility had weighted average interest rates of 4.8% and 3.7% , respectively. The obligations under this credit facility are secured by substantially all assets of Ferrellgas, L.P., the general partner and certain subsidiaries of Ferrellgas, L.P. but specifically excluding (a) assets that are subject to Ferrellgas, L.P.’s accounts receivable securitization facility, (b) the general partner’s equity interests in Ferrellgas Partners and (c) equity interest in certain unrestricted subsidiaries. Such obligations are also guaranteed by the general partner and certain subsidiaries of Ferrellgas, L.P. Letters of credit outstanding at January 31, 2017 totaled $125.6 million and were used to secure insurance arrangements and product purchases. Letters of credit outstanding at July 31, 2016 totaled $86.3 million and were used to secure insurance arrangements and product purchases. At January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had remaining letter of credit capacity of $74.4 million . At July 31, 2016 Ferrellgas, L.P. had remaining letter of credit capacity of $113.7 million .

Partners' Capital

Partners' Capital	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Partners' Capital	Partners' deficit As of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 , limited partner units were beneficially owned by the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Public common unitholders (1) 69,612,939 70,462,939 Ferrell Companies (2) 22,529,361 22,529,361 FCI Trading Corp. (3) 195,686 195,686 Ferrell Propane, Inc. (4) 51,204 51,204 James E. Ferrell (5) 4,763,475 4,763,475 (1) These common units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FGP.” (2) Ferrell Companies is the owner of the general partner and is an approximate 23% direct owner of Ferrellgas Partners' common units and thus a related party. Ferrell Companies also beneficially owns 195,686 and 51,204 common units of Ferrellgas Partners held by FCI Trading Corp. ("FCI Trading") and Ferrell Propane, Inc. ("Ferrell Propane"), respectively, bringing Ferrell Companies' beneficial ownership to 23.4% at January 31, 2017 . (3) FCI Trading is an affiliate of the general partner and thus a related party. (4) Ferrell Propane is controlled by the general partner and thus a related party. (5) James E. Ferrell is the Interim Chief Executive Officer and President of the general partner; and is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the general partner and thus a related party. JEF Capital Management owns 4,758,859 of these common units and is wholly-owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust Two for which James E. Ferrell is the trustee and sole beneficiary. The remaining 4,616 common units are held by Ferrell Resources Holding, Inc., which is wholly-owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust One, for which James E. Ferrell is the trustee and sole beneficiary. Partnership distributions paid Ferrellgas Partners has paid the following distributions: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Public common unitholders $ 6,961 $ 36,110 $ 42,639 $ 73,440 Ferrell Companies 2,253 11,546 13,799 23,092 FCI Trading Corp. 20 100 120 200 Ferrell Propane, Inc. 5 26 31 52 James E. Ferrell 476 2,441 2,917 4,882 General partner 98 507 601 1,027 $ 9,813 $ 50,730 $ 60,107 $ 102,693 On February 23, 2017 , Ferrellgas Partners declared a cash distribution of $0.10 per common unit for the three months ended January 31, 2017 , which is expected to be paid on March 17, 2017 . Included in this cash distribution are the following amounts to be paid to related parties: Ferrell Companies $ 2,253 FCI Trading Corp. 20 Ferrell Propane, Inc. 5 James E. Ferrell 476 General partner 98 See additional discussions about transactions with related parties in Note J – Transactions with related parties. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) See Note I – Derivative instruments and hedging activities – for details regarding changes in the fair value of risk management financial derivatives recorded within AOCI for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 . General partner’s commitment to maintain its capital account Ferrellgas’ partnership agreements allow the general partner to have an option to maintain its effective 2% general partner interest concurrent with the issuance of other additional equity. During the six months ended January 31, 2017 , the general partner made cash contributions of $1.7 million and non-cash contributions of $0.2 million to Ferrellgas to maintain its effective 2% general partner interest. During the six months ended January 31, 2016 , the general partner made non-cash contributions of $0.3 million to Ferrellgas to maintain its effective 2% general partner interest.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Partners' Capital	Partners’ deficit Partnership distributions paid Ferrellgas, L.P. has paid the following distributions: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Ferrellgas Partners $ 17,662 $ 105,339 $ 83,807 $ 157,302 General partner 180 1,075 693 1,605 $ 17,842 $ 106,414 $ 84,500 $ 158,907 On February 23, 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. declared distributions for the three months ended January 31, 2017 to Ferrellgas Partners and the general partner of $9.8 million and $0.1 million , respectively, which are expected to be paid on March 17, 2017 . See additional discussions about transactions with related parties in Note J – Transactions with related parties. Other partnership contributions During January 2017, Ferrellgas, L.P. received cash contributions of $165.9 million and $1.7 million from Ferrellgas Partners and the general partner, respectively, which were used to reduce borrowings under the secured credit facility. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) See Note I – Derivative instruments and hedging activities – for details regarding changes in the fair value of risk management financial derivatives recorded within AOCI for the six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 . General partner’s commitment to maintain its capital account Ferrellgas, L.P.’s partnership agreement allows the general partner to have an option to maintain its 1.0101% general partner interest concurrent with the issuance of other additional equity. During the six months ended January 31, 2017 , the general partner made cash contributions of $1.7 million and non-cash contributions of $0.1 million to Ferrellgas, L.P. to maintain its 1.0101% general partner interest. During the six months ended January 31, 2016 , the general partner made non-cash contributions of $0.1 million to Ferrellgas, L.P. to maintain its 1.0101% general partner interest.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Fair Value Measurements	Fair value measurements Derivative financial instruments The following table presents Ferrellgas’ financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, including both current and noncurrent portions, as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 : Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total January 31, 2017: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 1,038 $ — $ 1,038 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 17,200 $ — $ 17,200 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (1,918 ) $ — $ (1,918 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,689 ) $ — $ (1,689 ) July 31, 2016: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 5,830 $ — $ 5,830 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 8,241 $ — $ 8,241 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (3,553 ) $ — $ (3,553 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (17,689 ) $ — $ (17,689 ) Methodology The fair values of Ferrellgas’ non-exchange traded commodity derivative contracts are based upon indicative price quotations available through brokers, industry price publications or recent market transactions and related market indicators. The fair values of interest rate swap contracts are based upon third-party quotes or indicative values based on recent market transactions. Other financial instruments The carrying amounts of other financial instruments included in current assets and current liabilities (except for current maturities of long-term debt) approximate their fair values because of their short-term nature. The estimated fair value of the Jamex note receivable, a financial instrument classified in "Other assets, net" on the consolidated balance sheet, is approximately $42.6 million , or $5.0 million less than its carrying amount as of January 31, 2017. The estimated fair value of the Jamex note receivable was calculated using a discounted cash flow method which relied on significant unobservable inputs. At January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 , the estimated fair value of Ferrellgas’ long-term debt instruments was $2,057.1 million and $1,920.1 million , respectively. Ferrellgas estimates the fair value of long-term debt based on quoted market prices. The fair value of our consolidated debt obligations is a Level 2 valuation based on the observable inputs used for similar liabilities. Ferrellgas has other financial instruments such as trade accounts receivable which could expose it to concentrations of credit risk. The credit risk from trade accounts receivable is limited because of a large customer base which extends across many different U.S. markets.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair value measurements Derivative financial instruments The following table presents Ferrellgas, L.P.’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, including both current and noncurrent portions, as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 : Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total January 31, 2017: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 1,038 $ — $ 1,038 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 17,200 $ — $ 17,200 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (1,918 ) $ — $ (1,918 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,689 ) $ — $ (1,689 ) July 31, 2016: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 5,830 $ — $ 5,830 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 8,241 $ — $ 8,241 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (3,553 ) $ — $ (3,553 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (17,689 ) $ — $ (17,689 ) Methodology The fair values of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s non-exchange traded commodity derivative contracts are based upon indicative price quotations available through brokers, industry price publications or recent market transactions and related market indicators. The fair values of interest rate swap contracts are based upon third-party quotes or indicative values based on recent market transactions. Other financial instruments The carrying amounts of other financial instruments included in current assets and current liabilities (except for current maturities of long-term debt) approximate their fair values because of their short-term nature. The estimated fair value of the Jamex note receivable, a financial instrument classified in "Other assets, net" on the consolidated balance sheet, is approximately $42.6 million , or $5.0 million less than its carrying amount as of January 31, 2017. The estimated fair value of the Jamex note receivable was calculated using a discounted cash flow method which relied on significant unobservable inputs. At January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 , the estimated fair value of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s long-term debt instruments was $1,703.7 million and $1,736.2 million , respectively. Ferrellgas estimates the fair value of long-term debt based on quoted market prices. The fair value of our consolidated debt obligations is a Level 2 valuation based on the observable inputs used for similar liabilities. Ferrellgas, L.P. has other financial instruments such as trade accounts receivable which could expose it to concentrations of credit risk. The credit risk from trade accounts receivable is limited because of a large customer base which extends across many different U.S. markets.

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	Derivative instruments and hedging activities Ferrellgas is exposed to certain market risks related to its ongoing business operations. These risks include exposure to changing commodity prices as well as fluctuations in interest rates. Ferrellgas utilizes derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices. Of these, the propane commodity derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. All other commodity derivative instruments do not qualify or are not designated as cash flow hedges, therefore, the change in their fair value are recorded currently in earnings. Ferrellgas also periodically utilizes derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. Derivative instruments and hedging activity During the six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016, Ferrellgas did no t recognize any gain or loss in earnings related to hedge ineffectiveness and did not exclude any component of financial derivative contract gains or losses from the assessment of hedge effectiveness related to commodity cash flow hedges. The following tables provide a summary of the fair value of derivatives in Ferrellgas’ condensed consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 : January 31, 2017 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 10,293 Other current liabilities $ 306 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 6,647 Other liabilities — Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,038 Other current liabilities 1,273 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net — Other liabilities 645 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-vehicle fuel Prepaid expenses and other current assets — Other current liabilities 985 Commodity derivatives- crude oil Prepaid expenses and other current assets 260 Other current liabilities 398 Total $ 18,238 Total $ 3,607 July 31, 2016 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,263 Other current liabilities $ 10,184 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 3,056 Other liabilities 1,597 Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,654 Other current liabilities 2,309 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net 4,176 Other liabilities 1,244 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-vehicle fuel Prepaid expenses and other current assets — Other current liabilities 3,996 Commodity derivatives-crude oil Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,922 Other current liabilities 1,912 Total $ 14,071 Total $ 21,242 Ferrellgas' exchange traded commodity derivative contracts require cash margin deposit as collateral for contracts that are in a negative mark-to-market position. These cash margin deposits will be returned if mark-to-market conditions improve or will be applied against cash settlement when the contracts are settled. Liabilities represent cash margin deposits received by Ferrellgas for contracts that are in a positive mark-to-market position. The following tables provide a summary of cash margin balances as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 , respectively: January 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,269 Other current liabilities $ 8,278 Other assets, net 848 Other liabilities 4,115 $ 3,117 $ 12,393 July 31, 2016 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 8,252 Other current liabilities $ — Other assets, net 1,275 Other liabilities — $ 9,527 $ — The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 due to derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments: Amount of Gain Recognized on Derivative Amount of Interest Expense Recognized on Fixed-Rated Debt (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Location of Gain Recognized on Derivative For the three months ended January 31, For the three months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 328 $ 505 $ (2,275 ) $ (2,275 ) Amount of Gain Recognized on Derivative Amount of Interest Expense Recognized on Fixed-Rated Debt (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Location of Gain Recognized on Derivative For the six months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 748 $ 1,042 $ (4,550 ) $ (4,550 ) The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas’ condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended January 31, 2017 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 14,699 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 73 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 563 Interest expense (587 ) — $ 15,262 $ (514 ) $ — For the three months ended January 31, 2016 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (10,760 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (7,813 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements (744 ) Interest expense (754 ) — $ (11,504 ) $ (8,567 ) $ — For the six months ended January 31, 2017 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 19,572 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (3,523 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements 828 Interest expense (1,229 ) — $ 20,400 $ (4,752 ) $ — For the six months ended January 31, 2016 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (9,175 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (15,262 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements (1,945 ) Interest expense (1,531 ) — $ (11,120 ) $ (16,793 ) $ — The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: For the three months ended January 31, 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (1,007 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 489 Operating expense For the three months ended January 31, 2016 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ 2,992 Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ (3,696 ) Operating expense For the six months ended January 31, 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (2,248 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 1,516 Operating expense For the six months ended January 31, 2016 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ 4,020 Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ (4,734 ) Operating expense The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows: For the six months ended January 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2017 2016 Beginning balance $ (9,815 ) $ (38,906 ) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives 19,572 (9,175 ) Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net 3,523 15,262 Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives 828 (1,945 ) Reclassification of gains and losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense 1,229 1,531 Ending balance $ 15,337 $ (33,233 ) Ferrellgas expects to reclassify net gains related to the risk management commodity derivatives of approximately $10.0 million to earnings during the next 12 months. These net gains are expected to be offset by decreased margins on propane sales commitments Ferrellgas has with its customers that qualify for the normal purchase normal sales exception. During the six months ended January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas had no reclassifications to operations resulting from the discontinuance of any cash flow hedges arising from the probability of the original forecasted transactions not occurring within the originally specified period of time defined within the hedging relationship. As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas had financial derivative contracts covering 2.0 million barrels of propane that were entered into as cash flow hedges of forward and forecasted purchases of propane. As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas had financial derivative contracts covering 0.1 million barrels of diesel and 14 thousand barrels of unleaded gasoline related to fuel hedges in transportation of propane. As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas had financial derivative contracts covering 0.6 million barrels of crude oil related to the hedging of crude oil line fill and inventory. Derivative financial instruments credit risk Ferrellgas is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial and commodity instruments. Ferrellgas’ counterparties principally consist of major energy companies and major U.S. financial institutions. Ferrellgas maintains credit policies with regard to its counterparties that it believes reduce its overall credit risk. These policies include evaluating and monitoring its counterparties’ financial condition, including their credit ratings, and entering into agreements with counterparties that govern credit limits. Certain of these agreements call for the posting of collateral by the counterparty or by Ferrellgas in the forms of letters of credit, parental guarantees or cash. Ferrellgas has concentrations of credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments held by certain derivative financial instrument counterparties. If these counterparties that make up the concentration failed to perform according to the terms of their contracts at January 31, 2017 , the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based upon the gross fair values of the derivative financial instruments, Ferrellgas would incur is $ 16.6 million. Ferrellgas holds certain derivative contracts that have credit-risk-related contingent features which dictate credit limits based upon Ferrellgas' debt rating. As of January 31, 2017 , a downgrade in Ferrellgas' debt rating could trigger a reduction in credit limit and would result in an additional collateral requirement of zero . There were no derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features in a liability position on January 31, 2017 and Ferrellgas had posted no collateral in the normal course of business related to such derivatives.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	Derivative instruments and hedging activities Ferrellgas, L.P. is exposed to certain market risks related to its ongoing business operations. These risks include exposure to changing commodity prices as well as fluctuations in interest rates. Ferrellgas, L.P. utilizes derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices. Of these, the propane commodity derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. All other commodity derivative instruments do not qualify or are not designated as cash flow hedges, therefore, the change in their fair value are recorded currently in earnings. Ferrellgas, L.P. also periodically utilizes derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. Derivative instruments and hedging activities During the six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 , Ferrellgas, L.P. did no t recognize any gain or loss in earnings related to hedge ineffectiveness and did not exclude any component of financial derivative contract gains or losses from the assessment of hedge effectiveness related to commodity cash flow hedges. The following tables provide a summary of the fair value of derivatives in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 : January 31, 2017 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 10,293 Other current liabilities $ 306 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 6,647 Other liabilities — Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,038 Other current liabilities 1,273 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net — Other liabilities 645 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-vehicle fuel Prepaid expenses and other current assets — Other current liabilities 985 Commodity derivatives- crude oil Prepaid expenses and other current assets 260 Other current liabilities 398 Total $ 18,238 Total $ 3,607 July 31, 2016 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,263 Other current liabilities $ 10,184 Commodity derivatives Other assets, net 3,056 Other liabilities 1,597 Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,654 Other current liabilities 2,309 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net 4,176 Other liabilities 1,244 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel Prepaid expenses and other current assets — Other current liabilities 3,996 Commodity derivatives-crude oil Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,922 Other current liabilities 1,912 Total $ 14,071 Total $ 21,242 Ferrellgas, L.P.'s exchange traded commodity derivative contracts require cash margin deposit as collateral for contracts that are in a negative mark-to-market position. These cash margin deposits will be returned if mark-to-market conditions improve or will be applied against cash settlement when the contracts are settled. Liabilities represent cash margin deposits received by Ferrellgas, L.P. for contracts that are in a positive mark-to-market position. The following tables provide a summary of cash margin balances as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 , respectively: January 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,269 Other current liabilities $ 8,278 Other assets, net 848 Other liabilities 4,115 $ 3,117 $ 12,393 July 31, 2016 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 8,252 Other current liabilities $ — Other assets, net 1,275 Other liabilities — $ 9,527 $ — The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 due to derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments: Amount of Gain Recognized on Derivative Amount of Interest Expense Recognized on Fixed-Rated Debt (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Location of Gain Recognized on Derivative For the three months ended January 31, For the three months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 328 $ 505 $ (2,275 ) $ (2,275 ) Amount of Gain Recognized on Derivative Amount of Interest Expense Recognized on Fixed-Rated Debt (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Location of Gain Recognized on Derivative For the six months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 748 $ 1,042 $ (4,550 ) $ (4,550 ) The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended January 31, 2017 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 14,699 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 73 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 563 Interest expense (587 ) — $ 15,262 $ (514 ) $ — For the three months ended January 31, 2016 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (10,760 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (7,813 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements (744 ) Interest expense (754 ) — $ (11,504 ) $ (8,567 ) $ — For the six months ended January 31, 2017 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 19,572 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (3,523 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements 828 Interest expense (1,229 ) — $ 20,400 $ (4,752 ) $ — For the six months ended January 31, 2016 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (9,175 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (15,262 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements (1,945 ) Interest expense (1,531 ) — $ (11,120 ) $ (16,793 ) $ — The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.'s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: For the three months ended January 31, 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (1,007 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 489 Operating expense For the three months ended January 31, 2016 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ 2,992 Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ (3,696 ) Operating expense For the six months ended January 31, 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (2,248 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 1,516 Operating expense For the six months ended January 31, 2016 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ 4,020 Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ (4,734 ) Operating expense The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows: For the six months ended January 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2017 2016 Beginning balance $ (9,815 ) $ (38,906 ) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives 19,572 (9,175 ) Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net 3,523 15,262 Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives 828 (1,945 ) Reclassification of gains and losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense 1,229 1,531 Ending balance $ 15,337 $ (33,233 ) Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to reclassify net gains related to the risk management commodity derivatives of approximately $10.0 million to earnings during the next 12 months. These net gains are expected to be offset by decreased margins on propane sales commitments Ferrellgas, L.P. has with its customers that qualify for the normal purchase normal sales exception. During the six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had no reclassifications to operations resulting from the discontinuance of any cash flow hedges arising from the probability of the original forecasted transactions not occurring within the originally specified period of time defined within the hedging relationship. As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had financial derivative contracts covering 2.0 million barrels of propane that were entered into as cash flow hedges of forward and forecasted purchases of propane. As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had financial derivative contracts covering 0.1 million barrels of diesel and 14 thousand barrels of unleaded gasoline related to fuel hedges in transportation of propane. As of January 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. financial derivative contracts covering 0.6 million barrels of crude oil related to the hedging of crude oil line fill and inventory. Derivative financial instruments credit risk Ferrellgas, L.P. is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial and commodity instruments. Ferrellgas, L.P.’s counterparties principally consist of major energy companies and major U.S. financial institutions. Ferrellgas, L.P. maintains credit policies with regard to its counterparties that it believes reduces its overall credit risk. These policies include evaluating and monitoring its counterparties’ financial condition, including their credit ratings, and entering into agreements with counterparties that govern credit limits. Certain of these agreements call for the posting of collateral by the counterparty or by Ferrellgas, L.P. in the forms of letters of credit, parental guarantees or cash. Ferrellgas, L.P. has concentrations of credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments held by certain derivative financial instrument counterparties. If these counterparties that make up the concentration failed to perform according to the terms of their contracts at January 31, 2017 , the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based upon the gross fair values of the derivative financial instruments, Ferrellgas, L.P. would incur is $ 16.6 million. Ferrellgas, L.P. holds certain derivative contracts that have credit-risk-related contingent features which dictate credit limits based upon Ferrellgas, L.P.’s debt rating. As of January 31, 2017 , a downgrade in Ferrellgas, L.P.'s debt rating could trigger a reduction in credit limit and would result in an additional collateral requirement of zero . There were no derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features in a liability position on January 31, 2017 and Ferrellgas, L.P. had posted no collateral in the normal course of business related to such derivatives.

Transactions With Related Parti

Transactions With Related Parties	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Transactions With Related Parties	Transactions with related parties Ferrellgas has no employees and is managed and controlled by its general partner. Pursuant to Ferrellgas’ partnership agreements, the general partner is entitled to reimbursement for all direct and indirect expenses incurred or payments it makes on behalf of Ferrellgas and all other necessary or appropriate expenses allocable to Ferrellgas or otherwise reasonably incurred by its general partner in connection with operating Ferrellgas’ business. These costs primarily include compensation and benefits paid to employees of the general partner who perform services on Ferrellgas’ behalf and are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating expense $ 61,492 $ 55,856 $ 117,206 $ 115,036 General and administrative expense $ 8,217 $ 7,247 $ 16,800 $ 14,340 See additional discussions about transactions with the general partner and related parties in Note G – Partners’ deficit.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Transactions With Related Parties	Transactions with related parties Ferrellgas, L.P. has no employees and is managed and controlled by its general partner. Pursuant to Ferrellgas, L.P.’s partnership agreement, the general partner is entitled to reimbursement for all direct and indirect expenses incurred or payments it makes on behalf of Ferrellgas, L.P. and all other necessary or appropriate expenses allocable to Ferrellgas, L.P. or otherwise reasonably incurred by its general partner in connection with operating Ferrellgas, L.P.’s business. These costs primarily include compensation and benefits paid to employees of the general partner who perform services on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s behalf and are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating expense $ 61,492 $ 55,856 $ 117,206 $ 115,036 General and administrative expense $ 8,217 $ 7,247 $ 16,800 $ 14,340 See additional discussions about transactions with the general partner and related parties in Note G – Partners’ deficit.

Contingencies And Commitments

Contingencies And Commitments	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Contingencies And Commitments	Contingencies and commitments Litigation Ferrellgas’ operations are subject to all operating hazards and risks normally incidental to handling, storing, transporting and otherwise providing for use by consumers of combustible liquids such as propane and crude oil. As a result, at any given time, Ferrellgas can be threatened with or named as a defendant in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Other than as discussed below, Ferrellgas is not a party to any legal proceedings other than various claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. It is not possible to determine the ultimate disposition of these matters; however, management is of the opinion that there are no known claims or contingent claims that are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas. Ferrellgas has been named as a defendant, along with a competitor, in putative class action lawsuits filed in multiple jurisdictions. The lawsuits allege that Ferrellgas and a competitor coordinated in 2008 to reduce the fill level in barbeque cylinders and combined to persuade a common customer to accept that fill reduction, resulting in increased cylinder costs to direct customers and end-user customers in violation of federal and certain state antitrust laws. The lawsuits seek treble damages, attorneys’ fees, injunctive relief and costs on behalf of the putative class. These lawsuits have been consolidated into one case by a multidistrict litigation panel. The Court has dismissed all claims brought by direct and indirect customers other than state law claims of indirect customers under Wisconsin, Maine and Vermont law. The direct customer plaintiffs have filed an appeal, which is pending. Ferrellgas believes it has strong defenses to the claims and intends to vigorously defend against the consolidated case. Ferrellgas does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuit. In addition, putative class action cases have been filed in California relating to residual propane remaining in the tank after use. Ferrellgas has prevailed at the trial court on a motion to dismiss those claims. It is uncertain whether plaintiffs will appeal; Ferrellgas intends to vigorously defend any such appeal. Ferrellgas does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuit. Ferrellgas has been named, along with several current and former officers, in several class action lawsuits alleging violations of certain securities laws based on alleged materially false and misleading statements in certain of our public disclosures. The lawsuits, the first of which was filed on October 6, 2016 in the Southern District of New York, seek unspecified compensatory damages. A derivative lawsuit with similar allegations has been filed in state court in Missouri naming Ferrellgas and several current and former officers and directors as defendants. Ferrellgas believes that it has defenses and will vigorously defend these cases. Ferrellgas does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuits or the derivative action. On October 21, 2016, Julio E. Rios II, an Executive Vice President of the general partner and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bridger Logistics, LLC, and Jeremy H. Gamboa, also an Executive Vice President of the general partner and the Chief Operating Officer of Bridger Logistics, LLC both delivered notice of "good reason" for resignation to the general partner pursuant to their employment agreements alleging that the general partner had materially diminished their responsibilities and stating their intention to resign as a result if such purported material diminution was not cured within 30 days. On November 28, 2016, Mr. Rios and Mr. Gamboa each resigned from their positions, purportedly for "good reason" pursuant to their employment agreements. Each has indicated that they intend to make a claim for severance which will be resolved in arbitration. The general partner denies that Mr. Rios and Mr. Gamboa had "good reason" to resign and has other defenses to their claims for severance. Ferrellgas does not believe a loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to this matter. Ferrellgas and Bridger Logistics, LLC, have been named, along with two former officers, in a lawsuit filed by Eddystone Rail Company ("Eddystone") on February 2, 2017 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Eddystone indicated that it has prevailed or settled an arbitration against Jamex Transfer Services (“JTS”), then named Bridger Transfer Services, a former subsidiary of Bridger Logistics, LLC (“Bridger”). The arbitration involved a claim against JTS for money due for deficiency payments under a contract for the use of an Eddystone facility used to offload crude from rail onto barges. Eddystone alleges that Ferrellgas transferred assets out of JTS prior to the sale of the membership interest in JTS to Jamex Transfer Holdings, and that those transfers should be avoided so that the assets can be used to satisfy the amount owed under the arbitration. Eddystone also alleges that JTS was an “alter ego” of Bridger, and that Bridger therefore should be responsible for the arbitration amount. Ferrellgas has very little information on the confidential arbitration between JTS and Eddystone but believes that Ferrellgas and Bridger have valid defenses to these claims and to Eddystone’s primary claim against JTS on the contract claim. The lawsuit does not specify a specific amount of damages that Eddystone is seeking; however Ferrellgas believes that the amount of such damage claims, if ultimately owed to Eddystone, likely would be material to Ferrellgas. Ferrellgas intends to vigorously defend this claim. The lawsuit is in its very early stages and discovery has not yet begun; as such, management does not currently believe a loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time.
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Contingencies And Commitments	Contingencies and commitments The Finance Corp. serves as co-issuer and co-obligor for the Partnership's $357.0 million , 8.625% senior notes due 2020 . During January 2017, the Partnership issued $175.0 million in aggregate principal amount of additional 8.625% senior notes at a 4% discount due 2020 . Net proceeds of $165.9 million were contributed to Ferrellgas, L.P. and used to reduce outstanding indebtedness under the Ferrellgas, L.P. secured credit facility.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Contingencies And Commitments	Contingencies and commitments Litigation Ferrellgas, L.P.’s operations are subject to all operating hazards and risks normally incidental to handling, storing, transporting and otherwise providing for use by consumers of combustible liquids such as propane and crude oil. As a result, at any given time, Ferrellgas, L.P. can be threatened with or named as a defendant in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Other than as discussed below, Ferrellgas, L.P. is not a party to any legal proceedings other than various claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. It is not possible to determine the ultimate disposition of these matters; however, management is of the opinion that there are no known claims or contingent claims that are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. has been named as a defendant, along with a competitor, in putative class action lawsuits filed in multiple jurisdictions. The lawsuits allege that Ferrellgas, L.P. and a competitor coordinated in 2008 to reduce the fill level in barbeque cylinders and combined to persuade a common customer to accept that fill reduction, resulting in increased cylinder costs to direct customers and end-user customers in violation of federal and certain state antitrust laws. The lawsuits seek treble damages, attorneys’ fees, injunctive relief and costs on behalf of the putative class. These lawsuits have been consolidated into one case by a multidistrict litigation panel. The Court has dismissed all claims brought by direct and indirect customers other than state law claims of indirect customers under Wisconsin, Maine and Vermont law. The direct customer plaintiffs have filed an appeal, which is pending. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes it has strong defenses to the claims and intends to vigorously defend against the consolidated case. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuit. In addition, putative class action cases have been filed in California relating to residual propane remaining in the tank after use. Ferrellgas, L.P. has prevailed at the trial court on a motion to dismiss those claims. It is uncertain whether plaintiffs will appeal; Ferrellgas, L.P. intends to vigorously defend any such appeal. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuit. Ferrellgas, L.P. has been named, along with several current and former officers, in several class action lawsuits alleging violations of certain securities laws based on alleged materially false and misleading statements in certain of our public disclosures. The lawsuits, the first of which was filed on October 6, 2016 in the Southern District of New York, seek unspecified compensatory damages. A derivative lawsuit with similar allegations has been filed in state court in Missouri naming Ferrellgas, L.P. and several current and former officers and directors as defendants. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes that it has defenses and will vigorously defend these cases. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuits or the derivative action. On October 21, 2016, Julio E. Rios II, an Executive Vice President of the general partner and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bridger Logistics, LLC, and Jeremy H. Gamboa, also an Executive Vice President of the general partner and the Chief Operating Officer of Bridger Logistics, LLC both delivered notice of "good reason" for resignation to the general partner pursuant to their employment agreements alleging that the general partner had materially diminished their responsibilities and stating their intention to resign as a result if such purported material diminution was not cured within 30 days. On November 28, 2016, Mr. Rios and Mr. Gamboa each resigned from their positions, purportedly for "good reason" pursuant to their employment agreements. Each has indicated that they intend to make a claim for severance which will be resolved in arbitration. The general partner denies that Mr. Rios and Mr. Gamboa had "good reason" to resign and has other defenses to their claims for severance. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not believe a loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to this matter. Ferrellgas, L.P. and Bridger Logistics, LLC, have been named, along with two former officers, in a lawsuit filed by Eddystone Rail Company ("Eddystone") on February 2, 2017 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Eddystone indicated that it has prevailed or settled an arbitration against Jamex Transfer Services (“JTS”), then named Bridger Transfer Services, a former subsidiary of Bridger Logistics, LLC (“Bridger”). The arbitration involved a claim against JTS for money due for deficiency payments under a contract for the use of an Eddystone facility used to offload crude from rail onto barges. Eddystone alleges that Ferrellgas, L.P. transferred assets out of JTS prior to the sale of the membership interest in JTS to Jamex Transfer Holdings, and that those transfers should be avoided so that the assets can be used to satisfy the amount owed under the arbitration. Eddystone also alleges that JTS was an “alter ego” of Bridger, and that Bridger therefore should be responsible for the arbitration amount. Ferrellgas, L.P. has very little information on the confidential arbitration between JTS and Eddystone but believes that Ferrellgas and Bridger have valid defenses to these claims and to Eddystone’s primary claim against JTS on the contract claim. The lawsuit does not specify a specific amount of damages that Eddystone is seeking; however Ferrellgas, L.P. believes that the amount of such damage claims, if ultimately owed to Eddystone, likely would be material to Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. intends to vigorously defend this claim. The lawsuit is in its very early stages and discovery has not yet begun; as such, management does not currently believe a loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time.
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Contingencies And Commitments	Contingencies and commitments The Finance Corp. serves as co-issuer and co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership.

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Earning Per Common Unitholders' Interest	Net earnings per common unitholders’ interest Below is a calculation of the basic and diluted net earnings per common unitholders’ interest in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated. Ferrellgas calculates net earnings (loss) per common unitholders’ interest for each period presented according to distributions declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings, as if all of the earnings or loss for the period had been distributed according to the incentive distribution rights in the Ferrellgas partnership agreement. Due to the seasonality of the propane business, the dilutive effect of the two-class method typically impacts only the three months ending January 31. In periods with undistributed earnings above certain levels, the calculation according to the two-class method results in an increased allocation of undistributed earnings to the general partner and a dilution of the earnings to the limited partners as follows: Ratio of total distributions payable to: Quarterly distribution per common unit Common unitholder General partner $0.56 to $0.63 86.9 % 13.1 % $0.64 to $0.82 76.8 % 23.2 % $0.83 and above 51.5 % 48.5 % There was no dilutive effect resulting from this method based on basic and diluted net earnings per common unitholders' interest for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 or 2016 . In periods with net losses, the allocation of the net losses to the limited partners and the general partner will be determined based on the same allocation basis specified in Ferrellgas Partners’ partnership agreement that would apply to periods in which there were no undistributed earnings. Additionally, there are no dilutive securities in periods with net losses. For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 (in thousands, except per unitholders' interest amounts) Common unitholders’ interest in net earnings (loss) $ 37,717 $ 56,556 $ (4,925 ) $ (22,439 ) Weighted average common units outstanding - basic 97,152.7 98,334.4 97,305.1 99,355.6 Dilutive securities — 0.9 — — Weighted average common units outstanding - diluted 97,152.7 98,335.3 97,305.1 99,355.6 Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unitholders’ interest $ 0.39 $ 0.58 $ (0.05 ) $ (0.23 )

Segment Reporting Segment Repor

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Disclosure	Segment reporting Following is a summary of segment information for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 : Three months ended January 31, 2017 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 482,463 $ 94,627 $ 3,819 $ (1,659 ) $ 579,250 Direct costs (1) 370,175 92,196 13,508 (1,659 ) 474,220 Adjusted EBITDA $ 112,288 $ 2,431 $ (9,689 ) $ — $ 105,030 Three months ended January 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 460,905 $ 183,793 $ 4,540 $ — $ 649,238 Direct costs (1) 338,795 155,072 17,042 — 510,909 Adjusted EBITDA $ 122,110 $ 28,721 $ (12,502 ) $ — $ 138,329 Six months ended January 31, 2017 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 753,961 $ 200,954 $ 6,765 $ (2,888 ) $ 958,792 Direct costs (1) 607,189 193,752 27,339 (3,537 ) 824,743 Adjusted EBITDA $ 146,772 $ 7,202 $ (20,574 ) $ 649 $ 134,049 Six months ended January 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 738,381 $ 373,166 $ 8,837 $ — $ 1,120,384 Direct costs (1) 580,672 319,642 32,842 — 933,156 Adjusted EBITDA $ 157,709 $ 53,524 $ (24,005 ) $ — $ 187,228 (1) Direct costs are comprised of "cost of products sold-propane and other gas liquids sales", "cost of products sold-midstream operations", "cost of products sold-other", "operating expense", "general and administrative expense", and "equipment lease expense" less "non-cash stock-based compensation charge", "change in fair value of contingent consideration", "severance charge", "litigation accrual and related legal fees associated with a class action lawsuit", "unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments" and "acquisition and transition expenses". Following is a reconciliation of Ferrellgas' total segment performance measure to condensed consolidated net earnings (loss): Three months ended January 31, Six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. $ 38,098 $ 57,127 $ (4,975 ) $ (22,666 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 588 1,030 (2 ) 186 Interest expense 36,819 34,730 72,247 68,518 Depreciation and amortization expense 25,607 37,367 51,809 74,346 EBITDA 101,112 130,254 119,079 120,384 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,945 3,141 6,699 8,397 Non-cash stock-based compensation charge 1,417 (2,456 ) 3,298 5,666 Asset impairments — — — 29,316 Loss on asset sales and disposal 45 2,524 6,468 17,441 Other (income) expense, net (763 ) 298 (1,271 ) 420 Change in fair value of contingent consideration — — — (100 ) Severance costs 490 — 1,959 856 Unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (646 ) 3,870 (2,215 ) 4,908 Acquisition and transition expenses — 70 — 85 Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 430 628 32 (145 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ 105,030 $ 138,329 $ 134,049 $ 187,228 Following are total assets by segment: Assets January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales $ 1,296,833 $ 1,202,214 Midstream operations - crude oil logistics 273,590 275,303 Corporate, other and unallocated 175,197 205,789 Total consolidated assets $ 1,745,620 $ 1,683,306 Following are capital expenditures by segment: Six months ended January 31, 2017 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 5,551 $ 33 $ 1,655 $ 7,239 Growth 9,857 — — 9,857 Total $ 15,408 $ 33 $ 1,655 $ 17,096 Six months ended January 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 8,588 $ — $ 711 $ 9,299 Growth 16,035 26,638 8,478 51,151 Total $ 24,623 $ 26,638 $ 9,189 $ 60,450
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Disclosure	Segment reporting Following is a summary of segment information for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 : Three months ended January 31, 2017 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 482,463 $ 94,627 $ 3,819 $ (1,659 ) $ 579,250 Direct costs (1) 370,175 92,196 13,507 (1,659 ) 474,219 Adjusted EBITDA $ 112,288 $ 2,431 $ (9,688 ) $ — $ 105,031 Three months ended January 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 460,905 $ 183,793 $ 4,540 $ — $ 649,238 Direct costs (1) 338,795 155,072 16,644 — 510,511 Adjusted EBITDA $ 122,110 $ 28,721 $ (12,104 ) $ — $ 138,727 Six months ended January 31, 2017 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 753,961 $ 200,954 $ 6,765 $ (2,888 ) $ 958,792 Direct costs (1) 607,189 193,752 27,338 (3,537 ) 824,742 Adjusted EBITDA $ 146,772 $ 7,202 $ (20,573 ) $ 649 $ 134,050 Six months ended January 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 738,381 $ 373,166 $ 8,837 $ — $ 1,120,384 Direct costs (1) 580,672 319,642 32,444 — 932,758 Adjusted EBITDA $ 157,709 $ 53,524 $ (23,607 ) $ — $ 187,626 (1) Direct costs are comprised of "cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales", "cost of products sold-midstream operations", "cost of products sold-other", "operating expense", "general and administrative expense", and "equipment lease expense" less "non-cash stock-based compensation charge", "change in fair value of contingent consideration", "severance charge", "litigation accrual and related legal fees associated with a class action lawsuit", "unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments" and "acquisition and transition expenses". Following is a reconciliation of Ferrellgas, L.P.'s total segment performance measure to condensed consolidated net earnings (loss): Three months ended January 31, Six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net earnings (loss) $ 42,600 $ 62,187 $ 3,160 $ (14,349 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 588 1,025 (3 ) 181 Interest expense 32,748 30,701 64,146 60,459 Depreciation and amortization expense 25,607 37,367 51,809 74,346 EBITDA 101,543 131,280 119,112 120,637 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,945 3,141 6,699 8,397 Non-cash stock-based compensation charge 1,417 (2,456 ) 3,298 5,666 Asset impairments — — — 29,316 Loss on asset sales and disposal 45 2,524 6,468 17,441 Other (income) expense, net (763 ) 298 (1,271 ) 420 Change in fair value of contingent consideration — — — (100 ) Severance costs 490 — 1,959 856 Unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (646 ) 3,870 (2,215 ) 4,908 Acquisition and transition expenses — 70 — 85 Adjusted EBITDA $ 105,031 $ 138,727 $ 134,050 $ 187,626 Following are total assets by segment: Assets January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales $ 1,296,833 $ 1,202,214 Midstream operations - crude oil logistics 273,590 275,303 Corporate and unallocated 174,262 205,696 Total consolidated assets $ 1,744,685 $ 1,683,213 Following are capital expenditures by segment: Six months ended January 31, 2017 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 5,551 $ 33 $ 1,655 $ 7,239 Growth 9,857 — — 9,857 Total $ 15,408 $ 33 $ 1,655 $ 17,096 Six months ended January 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 8,588 $ — $ 711 $ 9,299 Growth 16,035 26,638 8,478 51,151 Total $ 24,623 $ 26,638 $ 9,189 $ 60,450

Guarantor financial information

Guarantor financial information	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Guarantor financial information	Guarantor financial information The $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2023 co-issued by Ferrellgas, L.P. and Ferrellgas Finance Corp. are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by all of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s 100% owned subsidiaries except: i) Ferrellgas Finance Corp; ii) certain special purposes subsidiaries formed for use in connection with our accounts receivable securitization; and iii) foreign subsidiaries. Guarantees of these senior notes will be released under certain circumstances, including (i) in connection with any sale or other disposition of (a) all or substantially all of the assets of a guarantor or (b) all of the capital stock of such guarantor (including by way of merger or consolidation), in each case, to a person that is not Ferrellgas, L.P. or a restricted subsidiary of Ferrellgas, L.P., (ii) if Ferrellgas, L.P. designates any restricted subsidiary that is a guarantor as an unrestricted subsidiary, (iii) upon defeasance or discharge of the notes, (iv) upon the liquidation or dissolution of such guarantor, or (v) at such time as such guarantor ceases to guarantee any other indebtedness of either of the issuers and any other guarantor. The guarantor financial information discloses in separate columns the financial position, results of operations and the cash flows of Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent), Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (co-issuer), Ferrellgas L.P.’s guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis, and Ferrellgas L.P.’s non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis. The dates and the periods presented in the guarantor financial information are consistent with the periods presented in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated financial statements. FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of January 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,344 $ 1 $ 312 $ — $ — $ 13,657 Accounts and notes receivable (3,155 ) — 48,987 178,146 — 223,978 Intercompany receivables 25,054 — — — (25,054 ) — Inventories 79,375 — 35,487 — — 114,862 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 25,653 — 12,192 2 — 37,847 Total current assets 140,271 1 96,978 178,148 (25,054 ) 390,344 Property, plant and equipment, net 545,198 — 201,847 — — 747,045 Goodwill 246,098 — 10,005 — — 256,103 Intangible assets, net 133,580 — 130,585 — — 264,165 Intercompany receivables 450,000 — — — (450,000 ) — Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 5,393 — — — (5,393 ) — Other assets, net 38,069 — 48,370 589 — 87,028 Total assets $ 1,558,609 $ 1 $ 487,785 $ 178,737 $ (480,447 ) $ 1,744,685 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 66,984 $ — $ 41,287 $ — $ — $ 108,271 Short-term borrowings 65,599 — — — — 65,599 Collateralized note payable — — — 133,000 — 133,000 Intercompany payables — — 38,105 (13,051 ) (25,054 ) — Other current liabilities 123,536 — 6,342 289 — 130,167 Total current liabilities 256,119 — 85,734 120,238 (25,054 ) 437,037 Long-term debt 1,621,146 — 451,038 — (450,000 ) 1,622,184 Other liabilities 29,308 — 3,895 225 — 33,428 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (362,556 ) 1 (52,235 ) 57,949 (5,715 ) (362,556 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 14,592 — (647 ) 325 322 14,592 Total partners' capital (deficit) (347,964 ) 1 (52,882 ) 58,274 (5,393 ) (347,964 ) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,558,609 $ 1 $ 487,785 $ 178,737 $ (480,447 ) $ 1,744,685 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of July 31, 2016 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,472 $ 1 $ 417 $ — $ — $ 4,890 Accounts and notes receivable (2,703 ) — 45,822 106,464 — 149,583 Intercompany receivables 34,089 — — — (34,089 ) — Inventories 71,422 — 19,172 — — 90,594 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 27,922 2 12,029 2 — 39,955 Total current assets 135,202 3 77,440 106,466 (34,089 ) 285,022 Property, plant and equipment, net 557,460 — 217,220 — — 774,680 Goodwill 246,098 — 10,005 — — 256,103 Intangible assets, net 141,794 — 138,391 — — 280,185 Intercompany receivables 450,000 — — — (450,000 ) — Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 3,630 — — — (3,630 ) — Other assets, net 37,742 — 49,016 465 — 87,223 Total assets $ 1,571,926 $ 3 $ 492,072 $ 106,931 $ (487,719 ) $ 1,683,213 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 33,781 $ — $ 34,147 $ — $ — $ 67,928 Short-term borrowings 101,291 — — — — 101,291 Collateralized note payable — — — 64,000 — 64,000 Intercompany payables — — 35,491 (1,402 ) (34,089 ) — Other current liabilities 119,048 — 7,754 150 — 126,952 Total current liabilities 254,120 — 77,392 62,748 (34,089 ) 360,171 Long-term debt 1,759,868 — 451,013 — (450,000 ) 1,760,881 Other liabilities 27,351 — 3,998 225 — 31,574 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (458,853 ) 3 (39,684 ) 43,633 (3,952 ) (458,853 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (10,560 ) — (647 ) 325 322 (10,560 ) Total partners' capital (deficit) (469,413 ) 3 (40,331 ) 43,958 (3,630 ) (469,413 ) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,571,926 $ 3 $ 492,072 $ 106,931 $ (487,719 ) $ 1,683,213 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended January 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 437,375 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 437,375 Midstream operations — — 96,787 — — 96,787 Other 21,609 — 23,479 — — 45,088 Total revenues 458,984 — 120,266 — — 579,250 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 235,029 — — — — 235,029 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 87,024 — — 87,024 Cost of sales - other 2,571 — 18,086 — — 20,657 Operating expense 103,986 — 9,642 539 (1,091 ) 113,076 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,014 — 7,527 66 — 25,607 General and administrative expense 11,093 3 1,182 — — 12,278 Equipment lease expense 7,267 — 149 — — 7,416 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,945 — — — — 2,945 Loss on asset sales and disposal 73 — (28 ) — — 45 Operating income (loss) 78,006 (3 ) (3,316 ) (605 ) 1,091 75,173 Interest expense (21,089 ) — (11,002 ) (657 ) — (32,748 ) Other income (expense), net 304 — 459 1,091 (1,091 ) 763 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 57,221 (3 ) (13,859 ) (171 ) — 43,188 Income tax expense 103 — 485 — — 588 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (14,518 ) — — — 14,518 — Net earnings (loss) 42,600 (3 ) (14,344 ) (171 ) 14,518 42,600 Other comprehensive income 15,776 — — — — 15,776 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 58,376 $ (3 ) $ (14,344 ) $ (171 ) $ 14,518 $ 58,376 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended January 31, 2016 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 376,856 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 376,856 Midstream operations — — 188,333 — — 188,333 Other 21,571 — 62,478 — — 84,049 Total revenues 398,427 — 250,811 — — 649,238 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 174,832 — (3 ) — — 174,829 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 148,443 — — 148,443 Cost of sales - other 2,257 — 53,517 — — 55,774 Operating expense 101,688 — 14,722 235 (648 ) 115,997 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,805 — 18,562 — — 37,367 General and administrative expense 8,306 — 1,368 — — 9,674 Equipment lease expense 7,161 — 117 — — 7,278 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 3,141 — — — — 3,141 Loss on asset sales and disposal 2,100 — 424 — — 2,524 Operating income (loss) 80,137 — 13,661 (235 ) 648 94,211 Interest expense (19,630 ) — (10,632 ) (692 ) 253 (30,701 ) Other income (expense), net (298 ) — — 901 (901 ) (298 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 60,209 — 3,029 (26 ) — 63,212 Income tax expense 110 — 915 — — 1,025 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary 2,088 — — — (2,088 ) — Net earnings (loss) 62,187 — 2,114 (26 ) (2,088 ) 62,187 Other comprehensive loss (2,937 ) — — — — (2,937 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 59,250 $ — $ 2,114 $ (26 ) $ (2,088 ) $ 59,250 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the six months ended January 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 679,774 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 679,774 Midstream operations — — 204,831 — — 204,831 Other 38,935 — 35,252 — — 74,187 Total revenues 718,709 — 240,083 — — 958,792 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 354,241 — — — — 354,241 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 181,666 — — 181,666 Cost of sales - other 5,001 — 27,402 — — 32,403 Operating expense 201,641 — 19,888 (1,566 ) (1,801 ) 218,162 Depreciation and amortization expense 36,291 — 15,399 119 — 51,809 General and administrative expense 23,956 5 2,586 — — 26,547 Equipment lease expense 14,477 — 288 — — 14,765 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 6,699 — — — — 6,699 Loss on asset sales and disposal 1,520 — 4,948 — — 6,468 Operating income (loss) 74,883 (5 ) (12,094 ) 1,447 1,801 66,032 Interest expense (41,441 ) — (21,675 ) (1,027 ) (3 ) (64,146 ) Other income (expense), net 257 — 1,014 1,798 (1,798 ) 1,271 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 33,699 (5 ) (32,755 ) 2,218 — 3,157 Income tax (expense) benefit 74 — (77 ) — — (3 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (30,465 ) — — — 30,465 — Net earnings (loss) 3,160 (5 ) (32,678 ) 2,218 30,465 3,160 Other comprehensive income 25,152 — — — — 25,152 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 28,312 $ (5 ) $ (32,678 ) $ 2,218 $ 30,465 $ 28,312 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the six months ended January 31, 2016 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 622,157 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 622,157 Midstream operations — — 382,003 — — 382,003 Other 38,948 — 77,276 — — 116,224 Total revenues 661,105 — 459,279 — — 1,120,384 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 296,580 — — — — 296,580 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 302,047 — — 302,047 Cost of sales - other 4,795 — 65,427 — — 70,222 Operating expense 198,662 — 32,381 2,605 (1,452 ) 232,196 Depreciation and amortization expense 37,355 — 36,991 — — 74,346 General and administrative expense 25,735 3 3,080 — — 28,818 Equipment lease expense 14,043 — 267 — — 14,310 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 8,397 — — — — 8,397 Asset impairments — — 29,316 — — 29,316 Loss on asset sales and disposal 3,645 — 13,796 — — 17,441 Operating income (loss) 71,893 (3 ) (24,026 ) (2,605 ) 1,452 46,711 Interest expense (38,151 ) — (21,320 ) (1,133 ) 145 (60,459 ) Other income (expense), net (420 ) — — 1,597 (1,597 ) (420 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 33,322 (3 ) (45,346 ) (2,141 ) — (14,168 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 278 — (97 ) — — 181 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (47,393 ) — — — 47,393 — Net loss (14,349 ) (3 ) (45,249 ) (2,141 ) 47,393 (14,349 ) Other comprehensive income 5,673 — — — — 5,673 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (8,676 ) $ (3 ) $ (45,249 ) $ (2,141 ) $ 47,393 $ (8,676 ) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the six months ended January 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 85,916 $ (5 ) $ (47,221 ) $ 75,611 $ (69,000 ) $ 45,301 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (19,686 ) — (82 ) — — (19,768 ) Proceeds from sale of assets 4,591 — — — — 4,591 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 469,600 (469,600 ) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable — — — (538,600 ) 538,600 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities 28,408 — — — (28,408 ) — Other (37 ) — — — — (37 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 13,276 — (82 ) (69,000 ) 40,592 (15,214 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (84,500 ) — — — — (84,500 ) Contributions from Partners 167,640 — — — — 167,640 Proceeds from increase in long-term debt 36,444 — — — — 36,444 Reductions in long-term debt (172,790 ) — — — — (172,790 ) Net reductions in short-term borrowings (35,692 ) — — — — (35,692 ) Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 69,000 — 69,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 5 47,198 (75,611 ) 28,408 — Cash paid for financing costs (1,422 ) — — — — (1,422 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (90,320 ) 5 47,198 (6,611 ) 28,408 (21,320 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — — — — — Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 8,872 — (105 ) — — 8,767 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 4,472 1 417 — — 4,890 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 13,344 $ 1 $ 312 $ — $ — $ 13,657 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the six months ended January 31, 2016 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 141,275 $ (3 ) $ (8,728 ) $ (19,083 ) $ (49,000 ) $ 64,461 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (12,718 ) — — — — (12,718 ) Capital expenditures (26,102 ) — (13,359 ) — — (39,461 ) Proceeds from sale of assets 6,441 — — — — 6,441 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 453,652 (453,652 ) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable — — — (502,652 ) 502,652 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities (42,301 ) — — — 42,301 — Other (28 ) — — — — (28 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (74,708 ) — (13,359 ) (49,000 ) 91,301 (45,766 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (158,907 ) — — — — (158,907 ) Contributions from Partners 30 — — — — 30 Proceeds from increase in long-term debt 92,959 — — — — 92,959 Reductions in long-term debt (6,149 ) — — — — (6,149 ) Net additions to short-term borrowings 10,881 — — — — 10,881 Net reductions in collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 49,000 — 49,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 3 23,213 19,085 (42,301 ) — Cash paid for financing costs (398 ) — — — — (398 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (61,584 ) 3 23,213 68,085 (42,301 ) (12,584 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 2 — — (2 ) — — Increase in cash and cash equivalents 4,985 — 1,126 — — 6,111 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 5,579 1 20 — — 5,600 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 10,564 $ 1 $ 1,146 $ — $ — $ 11,711

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Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Subsequent Events	Subsequent events Ferrellgas evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated financial statements were issued and concluded that there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that require recognition or disclosure in its condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Subsequent Events	Subsequent events Ferrellgas, L.P. evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date Ferrellgas L.P.'s condensed consolidated financial statements were issued and concluded that there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that require recognition or disclosure in its condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting estimates	Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment assets, residual values of tanks, capitalization of customer tank installation costs, amortization methods of intangible assets, valuation methods used to value sales returns and allowances, allowance for doubtful accounts, fair value of reporting units, recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to value business combinations, fair values of derivative contracts and stock-based compensation calculations.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New accounting standards: FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-09 In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The issuance is part of a joint effort by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") to enhance financial reporting by creating common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and, thereby, improving the consistency of requirements, comparability of practices and usefulness of disclosures. The new standard will supersede much of the existing authoritative literature for revenue recognition. The standard and related amendments will be effective for Ferrellgas for its annual reporting period beginning August 1, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period. Entities are allowed to transition to the new standard by either recasting prior periods or recognizing the cumulative effect. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the newly issued guidance, including which transition approach will be applied and the estimated impact it will have on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas has formed an implementation team, completed training on the new standard, prepared an initial assessment and is continuing to review its contracts with customers. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-02 and No. 2016-17 In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis which provides additional guidance on the consolidation of limited partnerships and on the evaluation of variable interest entities. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-17, Consolidation: Interests Held through Related Parties That Are Under Common Control which amended certain aspects of the additional guidance in ASU 2015-02. We adopted ASU 2015-02 and ASU 2016-17 effective August 1, 2016. The adoption of these standards did not impact our consolidated financial statements . FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-11 In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires that inventory within the scope of the guidance be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas has formed an implementation team, completed training on the new standard, and is working on an initial assessment. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard's provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2017-04 In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment , which eliminated Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under the new guidance, entities should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years and applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. Ferrellgas elected to early adopt the provisions of this standard for the current quarter ended January 31, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not materially impact our consolidated financial statements.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting estimates	Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment assets, residual values of tanks, capitalization of customer tank installation costs, amortization methods of intangible assets, valuation methods used to value sales returns and allowances, allowance for doubtful accounts, fair value of reporting units, recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to value business combinations, fair values of derivative contracts and stock-based compensation calculations.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New accounting standards: FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-09 In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The issuance is part of a joint effort by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") to enhance financial reporting by creating common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and, thereby, improving the consistency of requirements, comparability of practices and usefulness of disclosures. The new standard will supersede much of the existing authoritative literature for revenue recognition. The standard and related amendments will be effective for Ferrellgas, L.P. for its annual reporting period beginning August 1, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period. Entities are allowed to transition to the new standard by either recasting prior periods or recognizing the cumulative effect. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the newly issued guidance, including which transition approach will be applied and the estimated impact it will have on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas, L.P. has formed an implementation team, completed training on the new standard, prepared an initial assessment and is continuing to review its contracts with customers. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-02 and No. 2016-17 In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis which provides additional guidance on the consolidation of limited partnerships and on the evaluation of variable interest entities. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-17, Consolidation: Interests Held through Related Parties That Are Under Common Control which amended certain aspects of the additional guidance in ASU 2015-02. We adopted ASU 2015-02 and ASU 2016-17 effective August 1, 2016. The adoption of these standards did not impact our consolidated financial statements . FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-11 In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires that inventory within the scope of the guidance be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas, L.P. has formed an implementation team, completed training on the new standard, and is working on an initial assessment. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard's provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2017-04 In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment , which eliminated Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under the new guidance, entities should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years and applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. Ferrellgas, L.P. elected to early adopt the provisions of this standard for the current quarter ended January 31, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

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Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Schedule of Inventories	Inventories consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Propane gas and related products $ 67,447 $ 59,726 Crude oil 20,880 4,642 Appliances, parts and supplies 26,535 26,226 Inventories $ 114,862 $ 90,594
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Other assets, net consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Note receivable - Jamex $ 37,500 $ 39,760 Other 49,528 47,463 Other assets, net $ 87,028 $ 87,223
Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Customer deposits and advances 29,618 27,391 Price risk management liabilities 2,975 18,401 Other 102,352 83,166 Other current liabilities $ 134,945 $ 128,958
Shipping And Handling Expenses	Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of operations line items: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating expense $ 47,157 $ 43,881 $ 88,883 $ 84,225 Depreciation and amortization expense 996 1,082 2,022 2,197 Equipment lease expense 6,652 6,486 13,318 12,915 $ 54,805 $ 51,449 $ 104,223 $ 99,337
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]	Loss on asset sales and disposal consists of the following: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Loss on assets held for sale $ — $ — $ — $ 12,112 (Gain) loss on sale of assets held for sale — (468 ) — 791 Loss on sale of assets and other 45 2,992 6,468 4,538 Loss on asset sales and disposal $ 45 $ 2,524 $ 6,468 $ 17,441
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 Cash paid for: Interest $ 69,572 $ 64,406 Income taxes $ 26 $ 5 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ — $ 426 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ (100 ) $ 22,860
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Schedule of Inventories	Inventories consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Propane gas and related products $ 67,447 $ 59,726 Crude oil 20,880 4,642 Appliances, parts and supplies 26,535 26,226 Inventories $ 114,862 $ 90,594
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Other assets, net consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Note receivable - Jamex $ 37,500 $ 39,760 Other 49,528 47,463 Other assets, net $ 87,028 $ 87,223
Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Customer deposits and advances 29,618 27,391 Price risk management liabilities 2,975 18,401 Other 97,574 81,160 Other current liabilities $ 130,167 $ 126,952
Shipping And Handling Expenses	Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of operations line items: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating expense $ 47,157 $ 43,881 $ 88,883 $ 84,225 Depreciation and amortization expense 996 1,082 2,022 2,197 Equipment lease expense 6,652 6,486 13,318 12,915 $ 54,805 $ 51,449 $ 104,223 $ 99,337
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]	Loss on asset sales and disposal consists of the following: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Loss on assets held for sale $ — $ — $ — $ 12,112 (Gain) loss on sale of assets held for sale — (468 ) — 791 Loss on sale of assets and other 45 2,992 6,468 4,538 Loss on asset sales and disposal $ 45 $ 2,524 $ 6,468 $ 17,441
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 Cash paid for: Interest $ 61,723 $ 56,558 Income taxes $ 25 $ — Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ — $ 426 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ (100 ) $ 22,860

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Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net	Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 181,851 $ 106,464 Accounts receivable 34,069 43,148 Note receivable - Jamex, current portion 10,000 5,000 Other 339 38 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,281 ) (5,067 ) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 223,978 $ 149,583
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net	Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 181,851 $ 106,464 Accounts receivable 34,069 43,148 Note receivable - Jamex, current portion 10,000 5,000 Other 339 38 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,281 ) (5,067 ) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 223,978 $ 149,583

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Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net Accounts Receivable Securitization (Maximum Leverage Ratio table) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Maximum Leverage Ratio Table	On September 27, 2016, Ferrellgas entered into a fourth amendment to its accounts receivable securitization facility to modify the maximum leverage ratio covenant as follows: Maximum leverage ratio Maximum leverage ratio Date (prior to amendments) (after amendments) January 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2017 5.50 5.95 July 31, 2017 5.50 6.05 October 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 January 31, 2018 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2018 & thereafter 5.50 5.50 On September 27, 2016, Ferrellgas entered into a fifth amendment to its secured credit facility to modify the maximum consolidated leverage ratio covenant as follows: Maximum leverage ratio Maximum leverage ratio Date (prior to amendments) (after amendments) January 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2017 5.50 5.95 July 31, 2017 5.50 6.05 October 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 January 31, 2018 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2018 & thereafter 5.50 5.50
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Maximum Leverage Ratio Table	On September 27, 2016, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a fourth amendment to its accounts receivable securitization facility to modify the maximum leverage ratio covenant as follows: Maximum leverage ratio Maximum leverage ratio Date (prior to amendments) (after amendments) January 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2017 5.50 5.95 July 31, 2017 5.50 6.05 October 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 January 31, 2018 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2018 & thereafter 5.50 5.50 On September 27, 2016, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a fifth amendment to its secured credit facility to modify the maximum consolidated leverage ratio covenant as follows: Maximum leverage ratio Maximum leverage ratio Date (prior to amendments) (after amendments) January 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2017 5.50 5.95 July 31, 2017 5.50 6.05 October 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 January 31, 2018 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2018 & thereafter 5.50 5.50

Debt Debt (Tables)

Debt Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt		Long-term debt consists of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Senior notes Fixed rate, 6.50%, due 2021 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2023 500,000 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2022, net of unamortized premium of $3,580 and $4,008 at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively 478,580 479,008 Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020, net of unamortized discount of $7,000 and $0 at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively (1) 350,000 182,000 Fair value adjustments related to interest rate swaps 616 5,830 Secured credit facility Variable interest rate, expiring October 2018 (net of $65.6 million and $101.3 million classified as short-term borrowings at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively) 159,301 293,109 Notes payable 11.9% and 11.8% weighted average interest rate at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively, due 2016 to 2022, net of unamortized discount of $1,216 and $1,566 at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively 6,296 8,484 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs 1,994,793 1,968,431 Unamortized debt issuance costs (25,386 ) (23,175 ) Less: current portion, included in other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets 2,498 3,921 Long-term debt $ 1,966,909 $ 1,941,335
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]		As of January 31, 2017, the scheduled annual principal payments on long-term debt are as follows: For the year ending July 31, Scheduled annual principal payments 2017 $ 1,164 2018 2,379 2019 161,106 2020 357,960 2021 500,835 Thereafter 975,369 Total $ 1,998,813
Maximum Leverage Ratio Table	On September 27, 2016, Ferrellgas entered into a fourth amendment to its accounts receivable securitization facility to modify the maximum leverage ratio covenant as follows: Maximum leverage ratio Maximum leverage ratio Date (prior to amendments) (after amendments) January 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2017 5.50 5.95 July 31, 2017 5.50 6.05 October 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 January 31, 2018 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2018 & thereafter 5.50 5.50 On September 27, 2016, Ferrellgas entered into a fifth amendment to its secured credit facility to modify the maximum consolidated leverage ratio covenant as follows: Maximum leverage ratio Maximum leverage ratio Date (prior to amendments) (after amendments) January 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2017 5.50 5.95 July 31, 2017 5.50 6.05 October 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 January 31, 2018 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2018 & thereafter 5.50 5.50
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt		Long term debt consists of the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Senior notes Fixed rate, 6.50%, due 2021 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2023 500,000 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2022, net of unamortized premium of $3,580 and $4,008 at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively 478,580 479,008 Fair value adjustments related to interest rate swaps 616 5,830 Secured credit facility Variable interest rate, expiring October 2018 (net of $65.6 million and $101.3 million classified as short-term borrowings at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively) 159,301 293,109 Notes payable 11.9% and 11.8% weighted average interest rate at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively, due 2016 to 2022, net of unamortized discount of $1,216 and $1,566 at January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, respectively 6,296 8,484 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs 1,644,793 1,786,431 Unamortized debt issuance costs (20,111 ) (21,629 ) Less: current portion, included in other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets 2,498 3,921 Long-term debt $ 1,622,184 $ 1,760,881
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]		As of January 31, 2017, the scheduled annual principal payments on long-term debt are as follows: For the year ending July 31, Scheduled annual principal payments 2017 $ 1,164 2018 2,379 2019 161,106 2020 960 2021 500,835 Thereafter 975,369 Total $ 1,641,813
Maximum Leverage Ratio Table	On September 27, 2016, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a fourth amendment to its accounts receivable securitization facility to modify the maximum leverage ratio covenant as follows: Maximum leverage ratio Maximum leverage ratio Date (prior to amendments) (after amendments) January 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2017 5.50 5.95 July 31, 2017 5.50 6.05 October 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 January 31, 2018 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2018 & thereafter 5.50 5.50 On September 27, 2016, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a fifth amendment to its secured credit facility to modify the maximum consolidated leverage ratio covenant as follows: Maximum leverage ratio Maximum leverage ratio Date (prior to amendments) (after amendments) January 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2017 5.50 5.95 July 31, 2017 5.50 6.05 October 31, 2017 5.50 5.95 January 31, 2018 5.50 5.95 April 30, 2018 & thereafter 5.50 5.50

Partners' Capital (Tables)

Partners' Capital (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Table Text Block]	As of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 , limited partner units were beneficially owned by the following: January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Public common unitholders (1) 69,612,939 70,462,939 Ferrell Companies (2) 22,529,361 22,529,361 FCI Trading Corp. (3) 195,686 195,686 Ferrell Propane, Inc. (4) 51,204 51,204 James E. Ferrell (5) 4,763,475 4,763,475
Cash distributions	Ferrellgas Partners has paid the following distributions: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Public common unitholders $ 6,961 $ 36,110 $ 42,639 $ 73,440 Ferrell Companies 2,253 11,546 13,799 23,092 FCI Trading Corp. 20 100 120 200 Ferrell Propane, Inc. 5 26 31 52 James E. Ferrell 476 2,441 2,917 4,882 General partner 98 507 601 1,027 $ 9,813 $ 50,730 $ 60,107 $ 102,693
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Cash distributions	Ferrellgas, L.P. has paid the following distributions: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Ferrellgas Partners $ 17,662 $ 105,339 $ 83,807 $ 157,302 General partner 180 1,075 693 1,605 $ 17,842 $ 106,414 $ 84,500 $ 158,907
Subsequent Event [Member]
Dividends expected to be paid to related parties	Included in this cash distribution are the following amounts to be paid to related parties: Ferrell Companies $ 2,253 FCI Trading Corp. 20 Ferrell Propane, Inc. 5 James E. Ferrell 476 General partner 98

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Schedule of fair value assets and liabilities	The following table presents Ferrellgas’ financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, including both current and noncurrent portions, as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 : Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total January 31, 2017: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 1,038 $ — $ 1,038 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 17,200 $ — $ 17,200 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (1,918 ) $ — $ (1,918 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,689 ) $ — $ (1,689 ) July 31, 2016: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 5,830 $ — $ 5,830 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 8,241 $ — $ 8,241 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (3,553 ) $ — $ (3,553 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (17,689 ) $ — $ (17,689 )
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of fair value assets and liabilities	The following table presents Ferrellgas, L.P.’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, including both current and noncurrent portions, as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 : Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total January 31, 2017: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 1,038 $ — $ 1,038 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 17,200 $ — $ 17,200 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (1,918 ) $ — $ (1,918 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,689 ) $ — $ (1,689 ) July 31, 2016: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 5,830 $ — $ 5,830 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 8,241 $ — $ 8,241 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (3,553 ) $ — $ (3,553 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (17,689 ) $ — $ (17,689 )

Derivative Instruments and He30

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Fair Value of Financial Derivatives Balance Sheet Locations	The following tables provide a summary of the fair value of derivatives in Ferrellgas’ condensed consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 : January 31, 2017 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 10,293 Other current liabilities $ 306 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 6,647 Other liabilities — Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,038 Other current liabilities 1,273 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net — Other liabilities 645 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-vehicle fuel Prepaid expenses and other current assets — Other current liabilities 985 Commodity derivatives- crude oil Prepaid expenses and other current assets 260 Other current liabilities 398 Total $ 18,238 Total $ 3,607 July 31, 2016 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,263 Other current liabilities $ 10,184 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 3,056 Other liabilities 1,597 Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,654 Other current liabilities 2,309 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net 4,176 Other liabilities 1,244 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-vehicle fuel Prepaid expenses and other current assets — Other current liabilities 3,996 Commodity derivatives-crude oil Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,922 Other current liabilities 1,912 Total $ 14,071 Total $ 21,242
Schedule of Derivative Collateral	The following tables provide a summary of cash margin balances as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 , respectively: January 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,269 Other current liabilities $ 8,278 Other assets, net 848 Other liabilities 4,115 $ 3,117 $ 12,393 July 31, 2016 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 8,252 Other current liabilities $ — Other assets, net 1,275 Other liabilities — $ 9,527 $ —
Fair Value Hedge Derivative Effect on Earnings	The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 due to derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments: Amount of Gain Recognized on Derivative Amount of Interest Expense Recognized on Fixed-Rated Debt (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Location of Gain Recognized on Derivative For the three months ended January 31, For the three months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 328 $ 505 $ (2,275 ) $ (2,275 ) Amount of Gain Recognized on Derivative Amount of Interest Expense Recognized on Fixed-Rated Debt (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Location of Gain Recognized on Derivative For the six months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 748 $ 1,042 $ (4,550 ) $ (4,550 )
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Effect on Comprehensive Income	The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas’ condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended January 31, 2017 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 14,699 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 73 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 563 Interest expense (587 ) — $ 15,262 $ (514 ) $ — For the three months ended January 31, 2016 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (10,760 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (7,813 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements (744 ) Interest expense (754 ) — $ (11,504 ) $ (8,567 ) $ — For the six months ended January 31, 2017 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 19,572 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (3,523 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements 828 Interest expense (1,229 ) — $ 20,400 $ (4,752 ) $ — For the six months ended January 31, 2016 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (9,175 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (15,262 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements (1,945 ) Interest expense (1,531 ) — $ (11,120 ) $ (16,793 ) $ —
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging, Effect on Earnings	The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: For the three months ended January 31, 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (1,007 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 489 Operating expense For the three months ended January 31, 2016 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ 2,992 Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ (3,696 ) Operating expense For the six months ended January 31, 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (2,248 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 1,516 Operating expense For the six months ended January 31, 2016 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ 4,020 Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ (4,734 ) Operating expense
Changes in Derivative Value Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows: For the six months ended January 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2017 2016 Beginning balance $ (9,815 ) $ (38,906 ) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives 19,572 (9,175 ) Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net 3,523 15,262 Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives 828 (1,945 ) Reclassification of gains and losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense 1,229 1,531 Ending balance $ 15,337 $ (33,233 )
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Derivatives Balance Sheet Locations	The following tables provide a summary of the fair value of derivatives in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 : January 31, 2017 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 10,293 Other current liabilities $ 306 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 6,647 Other liabilities — Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,038 Other current liabilities 1,273 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net — Other liabilities 645 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-vehicle fuel Prepaid expenses and other current assets — Other current liabilities 985 Commodity derivatives- crude oil Prepaid expenses and other current assets 260 Other current liabilities 398 Total $ 18,238 Total $ 3,607 July 31, 2016 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,263 Other current liabilities $ 10,184 Commodity derivatives Other assets, net 3,056 Other liabilities 1,597 Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,654 Other current liabilities 2,309 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net 4,176 Other liabilities 1,244 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel Prepaid expenses and other current assets — Other current liabilities 3,996 Commodity derivatives-crude oil Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,922 Other current liabilities 1,912 Total $ 14,071 Total $ 21,242
Schedule of Derivative Collateral	The following tables provide a summary of cash margin balances as of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016 , respectively: January 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,269 Other current liabilities $ 8,278 Other assets, net 848 Other liabilities 4,115 $ 3,117 $ 12,393 July 31, 2016 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 8,252 Other current liabilities $ — Other assets, net 1,275 Other liabilities — $ 9,527 $ —
Fair Value Hedge Derivative Effect on Earnings	The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 due to derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments: Amount of Gain Recognized on Derivative Amount of Interest Expense Recognized on Fixed-Rated Debt (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Location of Gain Recognized on Derivative For the three months ended January 31, For the three months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 328 $ 505 $ (2,275 ) $ (2,275 ) Amount of Gain Recognized on Derivative Amount of Interest Expense Recognized on Fixed-Rated Debt (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Location of Gain Recognized on Derivative For the six months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 748 $ 1,042 $ (4,550 ) $ (4,550 )
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Effect on Comprehensive Income	The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended January 31, 2017 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 14,699 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 73 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 563 Interest expense (587 ) — $ 15,262 $ (514 ) $ — For the three months ended January 31, 2016 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (10,760 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (7,813 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements (744 ) Interest expense (754 ) — $ (11,504 ) $ (8,567 ) $ — For the six months ended January 31, 2017 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 19,572 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (3,523 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements 828 Interest expense (1,229 ) — $ 20,400 $ (4,752 ) $ — For the six months ended January 31, 2016 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (9,175 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (15,262 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements (1,945 ) Interest expense (1,531 ) — $ (11,120 ) $ (16,793 ) $ —
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging, Effect on Earnings	The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.'s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: For the three months ended January 31, 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (1,007 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 489 Operating expense For the three months ended January 31, 2016 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ 2,992 Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ (3,696 ) Operating expense For the six months ended January 31, 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (2,248 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 1,516 Operating expense For the six months ended January 31, 2016 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ 4,020 Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ (4,734 ) Operating expense
Changes in Derivative Value Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows: For the six months ended January 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2017 2016 Beginning balance $ (9,815 ) $ (38,906 ) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives 19,572 (9,175 ) Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net 3,523 15,262 Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives 828 (1,945 ) Reclassification of gains and losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense 1,229 1,531 Ending balance $ 15,337 $ (33,233 )

Transactions With Related Par31

Transactions With Related Parties (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Schedule of Transactions With Related Parties	These costs primarily include compensation and benefits paid to employees of the general partner who perform services on Ferrellgas’ behalf and are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating expense $ 61,492 $ 55,856 $ 117,206 $ 115,036 General and administrative expense $ 8,217 $ 7,247 $ 16,800 $ 14,340
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Transactions With Related Parties	These costs primarily include compensation and benefits paid to employees of the general partner who perform services on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s behalf and are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows: For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating expense $ 61,492 $ 55,856 $ 117,206 $ 115,036 General and administrative expense $ 8,217 $ 7,247 $ 16,800 $ 14,340

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Commo32

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Distribution Allocation	In periods with undistributed earnings above certain levels, the calculation according to the two-class method results in an increased allocation of undistributed earnings to the general partner and a dilution of the earnings to the limited partners as follows: Ratio of total distributions payable to: Quarterly distribution per common unit Common unitholder General partner $0.56 to $0.63 86.9 % 13.1 % $0.64 to $0.82 76.8 % 23.2 % $0.83 and above 51.5 % 48.5 %
Schedule of Earnings Per Share	Additionally, there are no dilutive securities in periods with net losses. For the three months ended January 31, For the six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 (in thousands, except per unitholders' interest amounts) Common unitholders’ interest in net earnings (loss) $ 37,717 $ 56,556 $ (4,925 ) $ (22,439 ) Weighted average common units outstanding - basic 97,152.7 98,334.4 97,305.1 99,355.6 Dilutive securities — 0.9 — — Weighted average common units outstanding - diluted 97,152.7 98,335.3 97,305.1 99,355.6 Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unitholders’ interest $ 0.39 $ 0.58 $ (0.05 ) $ (0.23 )

Segment Reporting Segment Rep33

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated	Following is a reconciliation of Ferrellgas' total segment performance measure to condensed consolidated net earnings (loss): Three months ended January 31, Six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. $ 38,098 $ 57,127 $ (4,975 ) $ (22,666 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 588 1,030 (2 ) 186 Interest expense 36,819 34,730 72,247 68,518 Depreciation and amortization expense 25,607 37,367 51,809 74,346 EBITDA 101,112 130,254 119,079 120,384 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,945 3,141 6,699 8,397 Non-cash stock-based compensation charge 1,417 (2,456 ) 3,298 5,666 Asset impairments — — — 29,316 Loss on asset sales and disposal 45 2,524 6,468 17,441 Other (income) expense, net (763 ) 298 (1,271 ) 420 Change in fair value of contingent consideration — — — (100 ) Severance costs 490 — 1,959 856 Unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (646 ) 3,870 (2,215 ) 4,908 Acquisition and transition expenses — 70 — 85 Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 430 628 32 (145 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ 105,030 $ 138,329 $ 134,049 $ 187,228
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	Following are total assets by segment: Assets January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales $ 1,296,833 $ 1,202,214 Midstream operations - crude oil logistics 273,590 275,303 Corporate, other and unallocated 175,197 205,789 Total consolidated assets $ 1,745,620 $ 1,683,306
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated	Following is a reconciliation of Ferrellgas, L.P.'s total segment performance measure to condensed consolidated net earnings (loss): Three months ended January 31, Six months ended January 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net earnings (loss) $ 42,600 $ 62,187 $ 3,160 $ (14,349 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 588 1,025 (3 ) 181 Interest expense 32,748 30,701 64,146 60,459 Depreciation and amortization expense 25,607 37,367 51,809 74,346 EBITDA 101,543 131,280 119,112 120,637 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,945 3,141 6,699 8,397 Non-cash stock-based compensation charge 1,417 (2,456 ) 3,298 5,666 Asset impairments — — — 29,316 Loss on asset sales and disposal 45 2,524 6,468 17,441 Other (income) expense, net (763 ) 298 (1,271 ) 420 Change in fair value of contingent consideration — — — (100 ) Severance costs 490 — 1,959 856 Unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (646 ) 3,870 (2,215 ) 4,908 Acquisition and transition expenses — 70 — 85 Adjusted EBITDA $ 105,031 $ 138,727 $ 134,050 $ 187,626
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	Following are total assets by segment: Assets January 31, 2017 July 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales $ 1,296,833 $ 1,202,214 Midstream operations - crude oil logistics 273,590 275,303 Corporate and unallocated 174,262 205,696 Total consolidated assets $ 1,744,685 $ 1,683,213
Profit Measure [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Following is a summary of segment information for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 : Three months ended January 31, 2017 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 482,463 $ 94,627 $ 3,819 $ (1,659 ) $ 579,250 Direct costs (1) 370,175 92,196 13,508 (1,659 ) 474,220 Adjusted EBITDA $ 112,288 $ 2,431 $ (9,689 ) $ — $ 105,030 Three months ended January 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 460,905 $ 183,793 $ 4,540 $ — $ 649,238 Direct costs (1) 338,795 155,072 17,042 — 510,909 Adjusted EBITDA $ 122,110 $ 28,721 $ (12,502 ) $ — $ 138,329 Six months ended January 31, 2017 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 753,961 $ 200,954 $ 6,765 $ (2,888 ) $ 958,792 Direct costs (1) 607,189 193,752 27,339 (3,537 ) 824,743 Adjusted EBITDA $ 146,772 $ 7,202 $ (20,574 ) $ 649 $ 134,049 Six months ended January 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 738,381 $ 373,166 $ 8,837 $ — $ 1,120,384 Direct costs (1) 580,672 319,642 32,842 — 933,156 Adjusted EBITDA $ 157,709 $ 53,524 $ (24,005 ) $ — $ 187,228 (1) Direct costs are comprised of "cost of products sold-propane and other gas liquids sales", "cost of products sold-midstream operations", "cost of products sold-other", "operating expense", "general and administrative expense", and "equipment lease expense" less "non-cash stock-based compensation charge", "change in fair value of contingent consideration", "severance charge", "litigation accrual and related legal fees associated with a class action lawsuit", "unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments" and "acquisition and transition expenses".
Profit Measure [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Following is a summary of segment information for the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016 : Three months ended January 31, 2017 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 482,463 $ 94,627 $ 3,819 $ (1,659 ) $ 579,250 Direct costs (1) 370,175 92,196 13,507 (1,659 ) 474,219 Adjusted EBITDA $ 112,288 $ 2,431 $ (9,688 ) $ — $ 105,031 Three months ended January 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 460,905 $ 183,793 $ 4,540 $ — $ 649,238 Direct costs (1) 338,795 155,072 16,644 — 510,511 Adjusted EBITDA $ 122,110 $ 28,721 $ (12,104 ) $ — $ 138,727 Six months ended January 31, 2017 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 753,961 $ 200,954 $ 6,765 $ (2,888 ) $ 958,792 Direct costs (1) 607,189 193,752 27,338 (3,537 ) 824,742 Adjusted EBITDA $ 146,772 $ 7,202 $ (20,573 ) $ 649 $ 134,050 Six months ended January 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Eliminations Total Segment revenues $ 738,381 $ 373,166 $ 8,837 $ — $ 1,120,384 Direct costs (1) 580,672 319,642 32,444 — 932,758 Adjusted EBITDA $ 157,709 $ 53,524 $ (23,607 ) $ — $ 187,626 (1) Direct costs are comprised of "cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales", "cost of products sold-midstream operations", "cost of products sold-other", "operating expense", "general and administrative expense", and "equipment lease expense" less "non-cash stock-based compensation charge", "change in fair value of contingent consideration", "severance charge", "litigation accrual and related legal fees associated with a class action lawsuit", "unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments" and "acquisition and transition expenses".
Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Following are capital expenditures by segment: Six months ended January 31, 2017 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 5,551 $ 33 $ 1,655 $ 7,239 Growth 9,857 — — 9,857 Total $ 15,408 $ 33 $ 1,655 $ 17,096 Six months ended January 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 8,588 $ — $ 711 $ 9,299 Growth 16,035 26,638 8,478 51,151 Total $ 24,623 $ 26,638 $ 9,189 $ 60,450
Capital Expenditures [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Following are capital expenditures by segment: Six months ended January 31, 2017 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 5,551 $ 33 $ 1,655 $ 7,239 Growth 9,857 — — 9,857 Total $ 15,408 $ 33 $ 1,655 $ 17,096 Six months ended January 31, 2016 Propane and related equipment sales Midstream operations - crude oil logistics Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 8,588 $ — $ 711 $ 9,299 Growth 16,035 26,638 8,478 51,151 Total $ 24,623 $ 26,638 $ 9,189 $ 60,450

Guarantor financial informati34

Guarantor financial information (Tables) - Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of January 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,344 $ 1 $ 312 $ — $ — $ 13,657 Accounts and notes receivable (3,155 ) — 48,987 178,146 — 223,978 Intercompany receivables 25,054 — — — (25,054 ) — Inventories 79,375 — 35,487 — — 114,862 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 25,653 — 12,192 2 — 37,847 Total current assets 140,271 1 96,978 178,148 (25,054 ) 390,344 Property, plant and equipment, net 545,198 — 201,847 — — 747,045 Goodwill 246,098 — 10,005 — — 256,103 Intangible assets, net 133,580 — 130,585 — — 264,165 Intercompany receivables 450,000 — — — (450,000 ) — Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 5,393 — — — (5,393 ) — Other assets, net 38,069 — 48,370 589 — 87,028 Total assets $ 1,558,609 $ 1 $ 487,785 $ 178,737 $ (480,447 ) $ 1,744,685 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 66,984 $ — $ 41,287 $ — $ — $ 108,271 Short-term borrowings 65,599 — — — — 65,599 Collateralized note payable — — — 133,000 — 133,000 Intercompany payables — — 38,105 (13,051 ) (25,054 ) — Other current liabilities 123,536 — 6,342 289 — 130,167 Total current liabilities 256,119 — 85,734 120,238 (25,054 ) 437,037 Long-term debt 1,621,146 — 451,038 — (450,000 ) 1,622,184 Other liabilities 29,308 — 3,895 225 — 33,428 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (362,556 ) 1 (52,235 ) 57,949 (5,715 ) (362,556 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 14,592 — (647 ) 325 322 14,592 Total partners' capital (deficit) (347,964 ) 1 (52,882 ) 58,274 (5,393 ) (347,964 ) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,558,609 $ 1 $ 487,785 $ 178,737 $ (480,447 ) $ 1,744,685 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of July 31, 2016 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,472 $ 1 $ 417 $ — $ — $ 4,890 Accounts and notes receivable (2,703 ) — 45,822 106,464 — 149,583 Intercompany receivables 34,089 — — — (34,089 ) — Inventories 71,422 — 19,172 — — 90,594 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 27,922 2 12,029 2 — 39,955 Total current assets 135,202 3 77,440 106,466 (34,089 ) 285,022 Property, plant and equipment, net 557,460 — 217,220 — — 774,680 Goodwill 246,098 — 10,005 — — 256,103 Intangible assets, net 141,794 — 138,391 — — 280,185 Intercompany receivables 450,000 — — — (450,000 ) — Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 3,630 — — — (3,630 ) — Other assets, net 37,742 — 49,016 465 — 87,223 Total assets $ 1,571,926 $ 3 $ 492,072 $ 106,931 $ (487,719 ) $ 1,683,213 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 33,781 $ — $ 34,147 $ — $ — $ 67,928 Short-term borrowings 101,291 — — — — 101,291 Collateralized note payable — — — 64,000 — 64,000 Intercompany payables — — 35,491 (1,402 ) (34,089 ) — Other current liabilities 119,048 — 7,754 150 — 126,952 Total current liabilities 254,120 — 77,392 62,748 (34,089 ) 360,171 Long-term debt 1,759,868 — 451,013 — (450,000 ) 1,760,881 Other liabilities 27,351 — 3,998 225 — 31,574 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (458,853 ) 3 (39,684 ) 43,633 (3,952 ) (458,853 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (10,560 ) — (647 ) 325 322 (10,560 ) Total partners' capital (deficit) (469,413 ) 3 (40,331 ) 43,958 (3,630 ) (469,413 ) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,571,926 $ 3 $ 492,072 $ 106,931 $ (487,719 ) $ 1,683,213
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings	FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended January 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 437,375 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 437,375 Midstream operations — — 96,787 — — 96,787 Other 21,609 — 23,479 — — 45,088 Total revenues 458,984 — 120,266 — — 579,250 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 235,029 — — — — 235,029 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 87,024 — — 87,024 Cost of sales - other 2,571 — 18,086 — — 20,657 Operating expense 103,986 — 9,642 539 (1,091 ) 113,076 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,014 — 7,527 66 — 25,607 General and administrative expense 11,093 3 1,182 — — 12,278 Equipment lease expense 7,267 — 149 — — 7,416 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,945 — — — — 2,945 Loss on asset sales and disposal 73 — (28 ) — — 45 Operating income (loss) 78,006 (3 ) (3,316 ) (605 ) 1,091 75,173 Interest expense (21,089 ) — (11,002 ) (657 ) — (32,748 ) Other income (expense), net 304 — 459 1,091 (1,091 ) 763 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 57,221 (3 ) (13,859 ) (171 ) — 43,188 Income tax expense 103 — 485 — — 588 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (14,518 ) — — — 14,518 — Net earnings (loss) 42,600 (3 ) (14,344 ) (171 ) 14,518 42,600 Other comprehensive income 15,776 — — — — 15,776 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 58,376 $ (3 ) $ (14,344 ) $ (171 ) $ 14,518 $ 58,376 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended January 31, 2016 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 376,856 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 376,856 Midstream operations — — 188,333 — — 188,333 Other 21,571 — 62,478 — — 84,049 Total revenues 398,427 — 250,811 — — 649,238 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 174,832 — (3 ) — — 174,829 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 148,443 — — 148,443 Cost of sales - other 2,257 — 53,517 — — 55,774 Operating expense 101,688 — 14,722 235 (648 ) 115,997 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,805 — 18,562 — — 37,367 General and administrative expense 8,306 — 1,368 — — 9,674 Equipment lease expense 7,161 — 117 — — 7,278 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 3,141 — — — — 3,141 Loss on asset sales and disposal 2,100 — 424 — — 2,524 Operating income (loss) 80,137 — 13,661 (235 ) 648 94,211 Interest expense (19,630 ) — (10,632 ) (692 ) 253 (30,701 ) Other income (expense), net (298 ) — — 901 (901 ) (298 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 60,209 — 3,029 (26 ) — 63,212 Income tax expense 110 — 915 — — 1,025 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary 2,088 — — — (2,088 ) — Net earnings (loss) 62,187 — 2,114 (26 ) (2,088 ) 62,187 Other comprehensive loss (2,937 ) — — — — (2,937 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 59,250 $ — $ 2,114 $ (26 ) $ (2,088 ) $ 59,250 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the six months ended January 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 679,774 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 679,774 Midstream operations — — 204,831 — — 204,831 Other 38,935 — 35,252 — — 74,187 Total revenues 718,709 — 240,083 — — 958,792 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 354,241 — — — — 354,241 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 181,666 — — 181,666 Cost of sales - other 5,001 — 27,402 — — 32,403 Operating expense 201,641 — 19,888 (1,566 ) (1,801 ) 218,162 Depreciation and amortization expense 36,291 — 15,399 119 — 51,809 General and administrative expense 23,956 5 2,586 — — 26,547 Equipment lease expense 14,477 — 288 — — 14,765 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 6,699 — — — — 6,699 Loss on asset sales and disposal 1,520 — 4,948 — — 6,468 Operating income (loss) 74,883 (5 ) (12,094 ) 1,447 1,801 66,032 Interest expense (41,441 ) — (21,675 ) (1,027 ) (3 ) (64,146 ) Other income (expense), net 257 — 1,014 1,798 (1,798 ) 1,271 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 33,699 (5 ) (32,755 ) 2,218 — 3,157 Income tax (expense) benefit 74 — (77 ) — — (3 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (30,465 ) — — — 30,465 — Net earnings (loss) 3,160 (5 ) (32,678 ) 2,218 30,465 3,160 Other comprehensive income 25,152 — — — — 25,152 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 28,312 $ (5 ) $ (32,678 ) $ 2,218 $ 30,465 $ 28,312 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the six months ended January 31, 2016 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 622,157 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 622,157 Midstream operations — — 382,003 — — 382,003 Other 38,948 — 77,276 — — 116,224 Total revenues 661,105 — 459,279 — — 1,120,384 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 296,580 — — — — 296,580 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 302,047 — — 302,047 Cost of sales - other 4,795 — 65,427 — — 70,222 Operating expense 198,662 — 32,381 2,605 (1,452 ) 232,196 Depreciation and amortization expense 37,355 — 36,991 — — 74,346 General and administrative expense 25,735 3 3,080 — — 28,818 Equipment lease expense 14,043 — 267 — — 14,310 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 8,397 — — — — 8,397 Asset impairments — — 29,316 — — 29,316 Loss on asset sales and disposal 3,645 — 13,796 — — 17,441 Operating income (loss) 71,893 (3 ) (24,026 ) (2,605 ) 1,452 46,711 Interest expense (38,151 ) — (21,320 ) (1,133 ) 145 (60,459 ) Other income (expense), net (420 ) — — 1,597 (1,597 ) (420 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 33,322 (3 ) (45,346 ) (2,141 ) — (14,168 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 278 — (97 ) — — 181 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (47,393 ) — — — 47,393 — Net loss (14,349 ) (3 ) (45,249 ) (2,141 ) 47,393 (14,349 ) Other comprehensive income 5,673 — — — — 5,673 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (8,676 ) $ (3 ) $ (45,249 ) $ (2,141 ) $ 47,393 $ (8,676 )
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the six months ended January 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 85,916 $ (5 ) $ (47,221 ) $ 75,611 $ (69,000 ) $ 45,301 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (19,686 ) — (82 ) — — (19,768 ) Proceeds from sale of assets 4,591 — — — — 4,591 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 469,600 (469,600 ) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable — — — (538,600 ) 538,600 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities 28,408 — — — (28,408 ) — Other (37 ) — — — — (37 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 13,276 — (82 ) (69,000 ) 40,592 (15,214 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (84,500 ) — — — — (84,500 ) Contributions from Partners 167,640 — — — — 167,640 Proceeds from increase in long-term debt 36,444 — — — — 36,444 Reductions in long-term debt (172,790 ) — — — — (172,790 ) Net reductions in short-term borrowings (35,692 ) — — — — (35,692 ) Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 69,000 — 69,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 5 47,198 (75,611 ) 28,408 — Cash paid for financing costs (1,422 ) — — — — (1,422 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (90,320 ) 5 47,198 (6,611 ) 28,408 (21,320 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — — — — — Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 8,872 — (105 ) — — 8,767 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 4,472 1 417 — — 4,890 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 13,344 $ 1 $ 312 $ — $ — $ 13,657 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the six months ended January 31, 2016 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 141,275 $ (3 ) $ (8,728 ) $ (19,083 ) $ (49,000 ) $ 64,461 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (12,718 ) — — — — (12,718 ) Capital expenditures (26,102 ) — (13,359 ) — — (39,461 ) Proceeds from sale of assets 6,441 — — — — 6,441 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 453,652 (453,652 ) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable — — — (502,652 ) 502,652 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities (42,301 ) — — — 42,301 — Other (28 ) — — — — (28 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (74,708 ) — (13,359 ) (49,000 ) 91,301 (45,766 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (158,907 ) — — — — (158,907 ) Contributions from Partners 30 — — — — 30 Proceeds from increase in long-term debt 92,959 — — — — 92,959 Reductions in long-term debt (6,149 ) — — — — (6,149 ) Net additions to short-term borrowings 10,881 — — — — 10,881 Net reductions in collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 49,000 — 49,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 3 23,213 19,085 (42,301 ) — Cash paid for financing costs (398 ) — — — — (398 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (61,584 ) 3 23,213 68,085 (42,301 ) (12,584 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 2 — — (2 ) — — Increase in cash and cash equivalents 4,985 — 1,126 — — 6,111 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 5,579 1 20 — — 5,600 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 10,564 $ 1 $ 1,146 $ — $ — $ 11,711

Partnership Organization And 35

Partnership Organization And Formation (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017employeesubsidiaryshares	Jul. 31, 2016shares
Limited partner interest	99.00%
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Number of entity subsidiaries | subsidiary	2
Equity interest in subsidiary	100.00%
Number of states in which entity operates	50
Corporation formation date	Apr. 19, 1994
Number of employees	0
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Common stock shares outstanding | shares	1,000	1,000
Corporation formation date	Mar. 28, 1996
Number of employees	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited partner interest	99.00%
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Equity interest in subsidiary	100.00%
Number of states in which entity operates	50
Number of employees	0
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Common stock shares outstanding | shares	1,000	1,000
Corporation formation date	Jan. 16, 2003
Number of employees	0
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Common stock shares outstanding | shares	22,800,000
Operating Partnership [Member]
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Ferrellgas [Member]
General partner ownership interest	2.00%

Significant Transactions (Detai

Significant Transactions (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)sharesMMBbls	Oct. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)sharesMMBbls	Jan. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)shares
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock			$ (15,851,000)	$ (46,398,000)
Energy Related Inventory, Crude Oil and Natural Gas Liquids	$ 23,000		23,000
Promissory note description	0.10
Proceeds from Interest Received	900,000
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current	$ 10,000,000		$ 10,000,000		$ 5,000,000
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding | shares	97,152,665		97,152,665		98,002,665
Concentration Risk, Customer	0.6
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Volume Required | MMBbls	65
Oil and Gas Delivery Commitments and Contracts, Remaining Contractual Volume | MMBbls	35		35
Jamex Marketing, LLC [Member]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties, Proceeds	$ 49,500,000
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	20,000,000		$ 20,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current	5,000,000
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	$ 16,900,000
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Treasury Units Purchased | shares	900,000
Related Party Transaction, Rate	2.80%	7.00%
Loans and Leases Receivable, Commitments, Fixed Rates	$ 0
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties, Description	10
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Energy Related Inventory, Crude Oil and Natural Gas Liquids	$ 23,000		23,000
Proceeds from Interest Received	900,000
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current	$ 10,000,000		$ 10,000,000		$ 5,000,000
Concentration Risk, Customer	0.6
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Volume Required | MMBbls	65
Oil and Gas Delivery Commitments and Contracts, Remaining Contractual Volume | MMBbls	35		35
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Jamex Marketing, LLC [Member]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties, Proceeds	$ 49,500,000
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	20,000,000		$ 20,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current	5,000,000
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	$ 16,900,000
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Treasury Units Purchased | shares	900,000
Related Party Transaction, Rate	2.80%	7.00%
Loans and Leases Receivable, Commitments, Fixed Rates	$ 0
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties, Description	10

Supplemental Financial Statem37

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017gal
Maximum term of supply procurement contracts	36 months
Net procurement of fixed priced propane in gallons	87,100,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Maximum term of supply procurement contracts	36 months
Net procurement of fixed priced propane in gallons	87,100,000

Supplemental Financial Statem38

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Propane gas and related products	$ 67,447	$ 59,726
Energy Related Inventory, Petroleum	20,880	4,642
Appliances, parts and supplies	26,535	26,226
Inventories	114,862	90,594
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Propane gas and related products	67,447	59,726
Energy Related Inventory, Petroleum	20,880	4,642
Appliances, parts and supplies	26,535	26,226
Inventories	$ 114,862	$ 90,594

Supplemental Financial Statem39

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Other Current Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Customer deposits and advances	$ 29,618	$ 27,391
Price risk management liabilities	2,975	18,401
Other	102,352	83,166
Other current liabilities	134,945	128,958
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Customer deposits and advances	29,618	27,391
Price risk management liabilities	2,975	18,401
Other	97,574	81,160
Other current liabilities	$ 130,167	$ 126,952

Supplemental Financial Statem40

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Shipping And Handling Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	$ 54,805	$ 51,449	$ 104,223	$ 99,337
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	54,805	51,449	104,223	99,337
Operating Expense [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	47,157	43,881	88,883	84,225
Operating Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	47,157	43,881	88,883	84,225
Depreciation And Amortization Expense [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	996	1,082	2,022	2,197
Depreciation And Amortization Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	996	1,082	2,022	2,197
Equipment Lease Expense [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	6,652	6,486	13,318	12,915
Equipment Lease Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	$ 6,652	$ 6,486	$ 13,318	$ 12,915

Supplemental Financial Statem41

Supplemental Financial Statement Information Supplemental financial statement information (Significant Cash and Non-Cash Activities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Interest Paid	$ 69,572	$ 64,406
Income Taxes Paid	26	5
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed	0	426
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	(100)	22,860
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interest Paid	61,723	56,558
Income Taxes Paid	25	0
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed	0	426
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	$ (100)	$ 22,860

Supplemental Financial Statem42

Supplemental Financial Statement Information Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	$ 37,500	$ 39,800
Other Assets	49,528	47,463
Other Assets, Noncurrent	87,028	87,223
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	37,500	39,800
Other Assets	49,528	47,463
Other Assets, Noncurrent	$ 87,028	$ 87,223

Supplemental Financial Statem43

Supplemental Financial Statement Information Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Loss on Asset Sales and Disposal) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Loss on Disposal of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges	$ 45	$ 2,524	$ 6,468	$ 17,441
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of	0	0	0	12,112
Assets held for disposal [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment	0	(468)	0	791
Assets held in use [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment	45	2,992	6,468	4,538
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Loss on Disposal of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges	45	2,524	6,468	17,441
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of	0	0	0	12,112
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Assets held for disposal [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment	0	(468)	0	791
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Assets held in use [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment	$ 45	$ 2,992	$ 6,468	$ 4,538

Accounts And Notes Receivable44

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended						6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
current leverage ratio						581.00%
current consolidated interest coverage ratio						259.00%	259.00%
required consolidated interest coverage ratio						250.00%	250.00%
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance						41		8.1
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description						6.9
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral						$ 181,851,000	$ 181,851,000	$ 106,464,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
current leverage ratio						581.00%
current consolidated interest coverage ratio						259.00%	259.00%
required consolidated interest coverage ratio						250.00%	250.00%
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance						41		8.1
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description						6.9
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral						$ 181,851,000	$ 181,851,000	$ 106,464,000
Accounts Receivable Securitization [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral						181,900,000	181,900,000	106,500,000
Collateralized notes payable						$ 133,000,000	133,000,000	64,000,000
Proceeds from accounts receivable securitization							133,000,000	64,000,000
Available proceeds from additional trade accounts receivable							$ 0	$ 0
Weighted average interest rate on borrowings under accounts receivable securitization						2.90%	2.90%	3.00%
Accounts Receivable Securitization [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral						$ 181,900,000	$ 181,900,000	$ 106,500,000
Collateralized notes payable						$ 133,000,000	133,000,000	64,000,000
Proceeds from accounts receivable securitization							133,000,000	64,000,000
Available proceeds from additional trade accounts receivable							$ 0	$ 0
Weighted average interest rate on borrowings under accounts receivable securitization						2.90%	2.90%	3.00%
Maximum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	595.00%	595.00%	605.00%	595.00%	595.00%
Maximum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	595.00%	595.00%	605.00%	595.00%	595.00%
Minimum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%
Minimum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%
Interest Coverage Covenant [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance						4.3
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description						10.6
Interest Coverage Covenant [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance						4.3
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description						10.6

Accounts And Notes Receivable45

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Accounts And Notes Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 181,851	$ 106,464
Accounts receivable	34,069	43,148
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current	10,000	5,000
Other	339	38
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,281)	(5,067)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	223,978	149,583
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	181,851	106,464
Accounts receivable	34,069	43,148
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current	10,000	5,000
Other	339	38
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,281)	(5,067)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	$ 223,978	$ 149,583

Accounts And Notes Receivable46

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization Accounts And Notes Receivcable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Maximum Leverage Ratio) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017
Maximum [Member]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	595.00%	595.00%	605.00%	595.00%	595.00%
Minimum [Member]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maximum [Member]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	595.00%	595.00%	605.00%	595.00%	595.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Minimum [Member]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%

Debt (Short-Term Borrowings Nar

Debt (Short-Term Borrowings Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Short-term borrowings	$ 65,599	$ 101,291
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Short-term borrowings	$ 65,599	$ 101,291

Debt Debt (Components of Long-T

Debt Debt (Components of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt						$ 1,966,909,000	$ 1,941,335,000
Short-term borrowings						65,599,000	101,291,000
Long-term Debt						1,994,793,000	1,968,431,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense						(25,386,000)	(23,175,000)
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities						2,498,000	3,921,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt						1,622,184,000	1,760,881,000
Short-term borrowings						65,599,000	101,291,000
Long-term Debt						1,644,793,000	1,786,431,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense						(20,111,000)	(21,629,000)
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities						$ 2,498,000	3,921,000
Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt interest rate						6.50%
Senior Notes						$ 500,000,000	500,000,000
Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt interest rate						6.50%
Senior Notes						$ 500,000,000	500,000,000
Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt interest rate						8.625%
Senior Notes						$ 350,000,000	182,000,000
Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt interest rate						8.625%
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior Notes						$ 616,000	5,830,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior Notes						616,000	5,830,000
Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings						65,559,000	101,291,000
Line Of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding, Noncurrent						159,301,000	293,109,000
Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings						65,559,000	101,291,000
Line Of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding, Noncurrent						$ 159,301,000	293,109,000
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt interest rate						6.75%
Senior Notes						$ 500,000,000	500,000,000
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt interest rate						6.75%
Senior Notes						$ 500,000,000	500,000,000
Notes Payable [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes Payable						6,296,000	8,484,000
Notes Payable [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Long-term Debt						$ 6,296,000	8,484,000
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Domain]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt interest rate						6.75%
Senior Notes						$ 478,580,000	479,008,000
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Domain] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt interest rate						6.75%
Senior Notes						$ 478,580,000	$ 479,008,000
Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date						Jan. 24, 2017
Debt issuance principal amount						$ 175,000,000
Debt issued discount, percent of par							96.00%
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs						$ 165,900,000
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	595.00%	595.00%	605.00%	595.00%	595.00%
Maximum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	595.00%	595.00%	605.00%	595.00%	595.00%
Maximum [Member] | Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt issuance principal amount						$ 357,000,000
Maximum [Member] | Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt issuance principal amount						$ 357,000,000

Debt (Senior Notes Narrative) (

Debt (Senior Notes Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Interest payments	$ 69,572	$ 64,406
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interest payments	$ 61,723	$ 56,558

Debt Debt (Scheduled Annual Pri

Debt Debt (Scheduled Annual Principal Payments On Long-term Debt) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	$ 1,164
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two	2,379
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three	161,106
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four	357,960
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five	500,835
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five	975,369
Long-term Debt, Gross	1,998,813
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	1,164
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two	2,379
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three	161,106
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four	960
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five	500,835
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five	975,369
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,641,813

Debt (Secured Credit Facility N

Debt (Secured Credit Facility Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description						6.9
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit							$ 0.40
current leverage ratio						581.00%
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance						41		8.1
Available borrowing capacity						$ 349.5		$ 219.3
Letters of credit outstanding						$ 125.6		$ 86.3
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description						6.9
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit							$ 0.40	$ 2.05
current leverage ratio						581.00%
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance						41		8.1
Cash contributions from limited partner						$ 165.9
Available borrowing capacity						349.5		$ 219.3
Letters of credit outstanding						125.6		86.3
General Partner [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash contributions from limited partner						1.7
Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total credit faciltiy borrowings outstanding						224.9		394.4
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent						$ 65.6		$ 293.1
Weighted average interest rate on credit facility borrowings						4.80%		3.70%
Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total credit faciltiy borrowings outstanding						$ 224.9		$ 394.4
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent						$ 65.6		$ 293.1
Weighted average interest rate on credit facility borrowings						4.80%		3.70%
Letter Of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowing capacity						$ 74.4		$ 113.7
Letter Of Credit [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowing capacity						$ 74.4		$ 113.7
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%
Minimum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	595.00%	595.00%	605.00%	595.00%	595.00%
Maximum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	595.00%	595.00%	605.00%	595.00%	595.00%

Debt Debt (Maximum Leverage Rat

Debt Debt (Maximum Leverage Ratio Schedule) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description						6.9
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	595.00%	595.00%	605.00%	595.00%	595.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description						6.9
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%	550.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
required total leverage ratio	550.00%	595.00%	595.00%	605.00%	595.00%	595.00%

Debt Debt (Scheduled Annual P53

Debt Debt (Scheduled Annual Principal Payments On Long-term Debt - Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings	$ 65,599	$ 101,291
Notes Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Maturity Year Range Start	2,016
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	$ 1,216	$ 1,566
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	11.90%	11.80%
Debt Instrument Maturity Year Range End	2,022
Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt maturity year	2,018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt maturity year	2,018
Short-term borrowings	$ 65,559	$ 101,291
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.80%	3.70%
Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt maturity year	2,020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt interest rate	8.625%
Debt maturity year	2,020
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	$ 7,000	$ 0
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Domain]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt maturity year	2,022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt interest rate	6.75%
Debt maturity year	2,022
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium	$ 3,580	4,008
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt maturity year	2,023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt interest rate	6.75%
Debt maturity year	2,023
Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt maturity year	2,021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt interest rate	6.50%
Debt maturity year	2,021
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings	$ 65,599	101,291
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Notes Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Maturity Year Range Start	2,016
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	$ 1,216	$ 1,566
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	11.90%	11.80%
Debt Instrument Maturity Year Range End	2,022
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt maturity year	2,018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt maturity year	2,018
Short-term borrowings	$ 65,559	$ 101,291
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.80%	3.70%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt maturity year	2,020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt interest rate	8.625%
Debt maturity year	2,020
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Domain]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt maturity year	2,022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt interest rate	6.75%
Debt maturity year	2,022
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium	$ 3,580	$ 4,008
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt maturity year	2,023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt interest rate	6.75%
Debt maturity year	2,023
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt maturity year	2,021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt interest rate	6.50%
Debt maturity year	2,021

Debt Debt (Fixed Charge Coverag

Debt Debt (Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio) (Details) - $ / shares	Feb. 23, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit				$ 0.40
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description		6.9
Required fixed charge coverage ratio		175.00%
Current fixed charge coverage ratio		201.00%
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance		41			8.1
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit				$ 0.40	$ 2.05
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description		6.9
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance		41			8.1
Subsequent Event [Member]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit	$ 0.10				$ 2.05
Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member]
Debt interest rate		8.625%	8.625%
Debt maturity year			2,020
Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt interest rate		8.625%	8.625%
Debt maturity year			2,020
Fixed Charge Coverage Covenant [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description		39
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance		22.3

Debt Debt (Consolidated Interes

Debt Debt (Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description	6.9
required consolidated interest coverage ratio	250.00%
current consolidated interest coverage ratio	259.00%
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance	41		8.1
required consolidated interest expense coverage ratio	225.00%
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit		$ 0.40
Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member]
Debt issuance principal amount	$ 175,000,000
Maximum [Member] | Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member]
Debt issuance principal amount	$ 357,000,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description	6.9
required consolidated interest coverage ratio	250.00%
current consolidated interest coverage ratio	259.00%
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance	41		8.1
required consolidated interest expense coverage ratio	225.00%
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit		$ 0.40	$ 2.05
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member]
Debt issuance principal amount	$ 357,000,000
Interest Coverage Covenant [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description	10.6
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance	4.3
Interest Coverage Covenant [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description	10.6
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance	4.3
Interest Expense Coverage Covenant [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description	38.9
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance	17.3
Interest Expense Coverage Covenant [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description	38.9
Interest Expense Coverage Covenant [Member] | Ferrellgas [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance	17.3

Partners' Capital (Narrative) (

Partners' Capital (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Mar. 17, 2017	Feb. 23, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding			97,152,665	97,152,665			98,002,665
Cash distributions declared per common unit						$ 0.40
General partner ownership interest				1.00%
Contributions from partners				$ 0	$ 32
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Cash distributions declared per common unit						$ 0.40	$ 2.05
Cash contributions from limited partner			$ 165,900
General partner ownership interest				1.00%
Contributions from partners				$ 167,640	30
General Partner [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Cash contributions from limited partner			$ 1,700
JEF Capital Management [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding			4,758,859	4,758,859
Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding			4,616	4,616
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding			195,686	195,686			195,686
General Partner [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest				2.00%
Contributions from partners				$ 1,700
Non-cash contributions				$ 200	300
General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest				1.0101%
Contributions from partners				$ 1,700
Non-cash contributions				$ 100	$ 100
Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding			51,204	51,204			51,204
Ferrell Companies Beneficial Ownership [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest				23.40%
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest				23.00%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Cash distribution declaration date		Feb. 23, 2017
Cash distributions declared per common unit		$ 0.10					$ 2.05
Cash distributions payment date	Mar. 17, 2017
Subsequent Event [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Cash distribution declaration date		Feb. 23, 2017
Cash distributions payment date	Mar. 17, 2017
Subsequent Event [Member] | FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared		$ 20
Subsequent Event [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared		9,800
Subsequent Event [Member] | General Partner [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared		98
Subsequent Event [Member] | General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared		100
Subsequent Event [Member] | Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared		5
Subsequent Event [Member] | Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared		$ 2,253

Partners' Capital (Distribution

Partners' Capital (Distributions Paid) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	$ 9,813	$ 50,730	$ 60,107	$ 102,693
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	17,842	106,414	84,500	158,907
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	6,961	36,110	42,639	73,440
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	2,253	11,546	13,799	23,092
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	20	100	120	200
Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	5	26	31	52
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	476	2,441	2,917	4,882
Ferrellgas Partners [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	17,662	105,339	83,807	157,302
General Partner [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	98	507	601	1,027
General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	$ 180	$ 1,075	$ 693	$ 1,605

Partners' Capital (Distributi58

Partners' Capital (Distributions Expected To Be Paid To Related Parties) (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] $ in Thousands	Feb. 23, 2017USD ($)
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Distribution Expected To Be Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared	$ 2,253
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Distribution Expected To Be Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared	20
Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Distribution Expected To Be Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared	5
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Distribution Expected To Be Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared	476
General Partner [Member]
Distribution Expected To Be Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared	$ 98

Partners' Capital (Deficit) Par

Partners' Capital (Deficit) Partners' Capital (Limited Partner Units) (Details) - shares	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	97,152,665	98,002,665
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	69,612,939	70,462,939
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	195,686	195,686
Subsidiary of Common Parent [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	22,529,361	22,529,361
Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	51,204	51,204
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	4,763,475	4,763,475

Fair Value Measurements Fair Va

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 42.6
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables	5
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	2,057.1	$ 1,920.1
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	42.6
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables	5
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 1,703.7	$ 1,736.2

Fair Value Measurements (Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets And Liabilities Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Interest rate swap assets	$ 1,038	$ 5,830
Propane commodity derivative assets	17,200	8,241
Interest rate swap liabilities	(1,918)	(3,553)
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	(1,689)	(17,689)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	1,038	5,830
Propane commodity derivative assets	17,200	8,241
Interest rate swap liabilities	(1,918)	(3,553)
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	(1,689)	(17,689)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	0	0
Propane commodity derivative assets	0	0
Interest rate swap liabilities	0	0
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	0	0
Propane commodity derivative assets	0	0
Interest rate swap liabilities	0	0
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	1,038	5,830
Propane commodity derivative assets	17,200	8,241
Interest rate swap liabilities	(1,918)	(3,553)
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	(1,689)	(17,689)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	1,038	5,830
Propane commodity derivative assets	17,200	8,241
Interest rate swap liabilities	(1,918)	(3,553)
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	(1,689)	(17,689)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	0	0
Propane commodity derivative assets	0	0
Interest rate swap liabilities	0	0
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	0	0
Propane commodity derivative assets	0	0
Interest rate swap liabilities	0	0
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments and He62

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) MMBbls in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)MMBbls	Jan. 31, 2016USD ($)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Reclassification of net gain to earnings during next 12 months			$ 10,000,000
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls			2,000
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value	0		$ 0
Derivative amount of credit risk			16,600,000
Derivative net liability position aggregate fair value	0		0
Collateral already posted	0		0
Gain or loss in earnings related to hedge ineffectiveness			0	0
Reclassification of gain (loss) to earnings from discontinuance of cash flow hedges			0	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Reclassification of net gain to earnings during next 12 months			$ 10,000,000
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls			2,000
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value	0		$ 0
Derivative amount of credit risk			16,600,000
Derivative net liability position aggregate fair value	0		0
Collateral already posted	0		0
Gain or loss in earnings related to hedge ineffectiveness			0	0
Reclassification of gain (loss) to earnings from discontinuance of cash flow hedges			$ 0	0
Diesel fuel [Member]
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls			100
Diesel fuel [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls			100
Unleaded gasoline [Member]
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls			14
Unleaded gasoline [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls			14
Crude Oil [Member]
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls			600
Crude Oil [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls			600
Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net			$ 0	0
Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Interest Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments and He63

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value of Financial Derivatives Balance Sheet Locations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	$ 17,200	$ 8,241
Interest rate swap assets	1,038	5,830
Derivative assets, fair value	18,238	14,071
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	1,689	17,689
Interest rate swap liabilities	1,918	3,553
Derivative liabilities, fair value	3,607	21,242
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	17,200	8,241
Interest rate swap assets	1,038	5,830
Derivative assets, fair value	18,238	14,071
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	1,689	17,689
Interest rate swap liabilities	1,918	3,553
Derivative liabilities, fair value	3,607	21,242
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	10,293	2,263
Interest rate swap assets	1,038	1,654
Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net	0	0
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	10,293	2,263
Interest rate swap assets	1,038	1,654
Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net	0	0
Other assets, net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	6,647	3,056
Interest rate swap assets	0	4,176
Other assets, net [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	6,647	3,056
Interest rate swap assets	0	4,176
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	306	10,184
Interest rate swap liabilities	1,273	2,309
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value	985	3,996
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	306	10,184
Interest rate swap liabilities	1,273	2,309
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value	985	3,996
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	0	1,597
Interest rate swap liabilities	645	1,244
Other Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	0	1,597
Interest rate swap liabilities	645	1,244
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net	260	2,922
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net	260	2,922
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value	398	1,912
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value	$ 398	$ 1,912

Derivative Instruments and He64

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Schedule of Derivative Collateral) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	$ 3,117	$ 9,527
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	12,393	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	3,117	9,527
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	12,393	0
Other assets, net [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	848	1,275
Other assets, net [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	848	1,275
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	2,269	8,252
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	2,269	8,252
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	8,278	0
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	8,278	0
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	4,115	0
Other Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	$ 4,115	$ 0

Derivative Instruments and He65

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value Hedge Derivative Effect on Earnings) (Details) - Interest Rate Swap [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ 328	$ 505	$ 748	$ 1,042
Interest expense recognized on fixed-rate debt	(2,275)	(2,275)	(4,550)	(4,550)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	328	505	748	1,042
Interest expense recognized on fixed-rate debt	$ (2,275)	$ (2,275)	$ (4,550)	$ (4,550)

Derivative Instruments and He66

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Effect on Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	$ 15,262	$ (11,504)	$ 20,400	$ (11,120)
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	(514)	(8,567)	(4,752)	(16,793)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	15,262	(11,504)	20,400	(11,120)
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	(514)	(8,567)	(4,752)	(16,793)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Propane commodity derivatives [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	14,699	(10,760)	19,572	(9,175)
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income			(3,523)	(15,262)
Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	14,699	(10,760)	19,572	(9,175)
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income			(3,523)	(15,262)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	563	(744)	828	(1,945)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	563	(744)	828	(1,945)
Cost of Product Sold [Member] | Propane commodity derivatives [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	73	(7,813)	(3,523)	(15,262)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Cost of Product Sold [Member] | Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	73	(7,813)	(3,523)	(15,262)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Interest Expense [Member] | Propane commodity derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net			0	0
Interest Expense [Member] | Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	(587)	(754)	(1,229)	(1,531)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	$ (587)	$ (754)	$ (1,229)	$ (1,531)

Derivative Instruments and He67

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Effect on Earnings) (Details) - Operating Expense [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 489	$ (3,696)	$ 1,516	$ (4,734)
Propane and related equipment sales [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	489	(3,696)	1,516	(4,734)
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	(1,007)	2,992	(2,248)	4,020
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ (1,007)	$ 2,992	$ (2,248)	$ 4,020

Derivative Instruments and He68

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Changes in Derivative Value Effect on Other Comprehensive Income Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Beginning balance	$ 14,430		$ 14,430		$ (10,468)
Change in value of risk management derivatives	15,262	$ (11,504)	20,400	$ (11,120)
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	514	8,567	4,752	16,793
Ending balance	14,430		14,430
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Beginning balance	14,592		14,592		(10,560)
Change in value of risk management derivatives	15,262	(11,504)	20,400	(11,120)
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	514	8,567	4,752	16,793
Ending balance	14,592		14,592
Propane commodity derivatives [Member]
Change in value of risk management derivatives	14,699	(10,760)	19,572	(9,175)
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales			3,523	15,262
Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Change in value of risk management derivatives	14,699	(10,760)	19,572	(9,175)
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales			3,523	15,262
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Change in value of risk management derivatives	563	(744)	828	(1,945)
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)			1,229	1,531
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Change in value of risk management derivatives	563	(744)	828	(1,945)
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)			1,229	1,531
Derivative [Member]
Beginning balance	15,337	(33,233)	15,337	(33,233)	(9,815)	$ (38,906)
Ending balance	15,337	(33,233)	15,337	(33,233)
Derivative [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Beginning balance	15,337	(33,233)	15,337	(33,233)	$ (9,815)	$ (38,906)
Ending balance	$ 15,337	$ (33,233)	$ 15,337	$ (33,233)

Transactions With Related Par69

Transactions With Related Parties (Narrative) (Details)	Jan. 31, 2017employee
Number of employees	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Number of employees	0

Transactions With Related Par70

Transactions With Related Parties (Schedule Of Transactions With Related Parties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
General and administrative expense	$ 12,279	$ 10,072	$ 26,548	$ 29,216
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
General and administrative expense	12,278	9,674	26,547	28,818
Compensation And Benefits [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating expense	61,492	55,856	117,206	115,036
General and administrative expense	8,217	7,247	16,800	14,340
Compensation And Benefits [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating expense	61,492	55,856	117,206	115,036
General and administrative expense	$ 8,217	$ 7,247	$ 16,800	$ 14,340

Contingencies And Commitments (

Contingencies And Commitments (Narrative) (Details) - Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member] - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Debt issuance principal amount	$ 175,000,000	$ 175,000,000
Debt issued discount, percent of par			96.00%
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs	165,900,000
Senior Notes [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Debt issuance principal amount	$ 175,000,000	$ 175,000,000
Debt interest rate	8.625%	8.625%
Debt issued discount, percent of par	4.00%	4.00%
Debt maturity year		2,020
Maximum [Member]
Debt issuance principal amount	$ 357,000,000	$ 357,000,000
Maximum [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Debt issuance principal amount	$ 357,000,000	$ 357,000,000

Net Earnings Per Common Unithol

Net Earnings Per Common Unitholders' Interest Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Dilutive effect on earnings per share	$ 0	$ 0

Net Earnings Per Common Unith73

Net Earnings Per Common Unitholders' Interest Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Earnings Distribution Allocation) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017$ / shares
Upper Range [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed	$ 0.83
Upper Range [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Allocated Distribution	51.50%
Upper Range [Member] | General Partner [Member]
Allocated Distribution	48.50%
Middle Range [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed	$ 0.64
Middle Range [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed	$ 0.82
Middle Range [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Allocated Distribution	76.80%
Middle Range [Member] | General Partner [Member]
Allocated Distribution	23.20%
Lower Range [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed	$ 0.56
Lower Range [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed	$ 0.63
Lower Range [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Allocated Distribution	86.90%
Lower Range [Member] | General Partner [Member]
Allocated Distribution	13.10%

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Commo74

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Schedule of Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings	$ 37,717	$ 56,556	$ (4,925)	$ (22,439)
Weighted average common units outstanding - basic	97,152,700	98,334,400	97,305,100	99,355,600
Dilutive securities	0	900	0	0
Weighted average common units outstanding - diluted	97,152,700	98,335,300	97,305,100	99,355,600
Basic and diluted net earnings per common unitholders' interest	$ 0.39	$ 0.58	$ (0.05)	$ (0.23)

Segment Reporting Segment Rep75

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	$ 579,250	$ 649,238	$ 958,792	$ 1,120,384
Costs and Expenses	474,220	510,909	824,743	933,156
Adjusted EBITDA	105,030	138,329	134,049	187,228
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	482,463	460,905	753,961	738,381
Costs and Expenses	370,175	338,795	607,189	580,672
Adjusted EBITDA	112,288	122,110	146,772	157,709
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	94,627	183,793	200,954	373,166
Costs and Expenses	92,196	155,072	193,752	319,642
Adjusted EBITDA	2,431	28,721	7,202	53,524
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	3,819	4,540	6,765	8,837
Costs and Expenses	13,508	17,042	27,339	32,842
Adjusted EBITDA	(9,689)	(12,502)	(20,574)	(24,005)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	(1,659)	0	(2,888)	0
Costs and Expenses	(1,659)	0	(3,537)	0
Adjusted EBITDA	0	0	649	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	579,250	649,238	958,792	1,120,384
Costs and Expenses	474,219	510,511	824,742	932,758
Adjusted EBITDA	105,031	138,727	134,050	187,626
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	482,463	460,905	753,961	738,381
Costs and Expenses	370,175	338,795	607,189	580,672
Adjusted EBITDA	112,288	122,110	146,772	157,709
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	94,627	183,793	200,954	373,166
Costs and Expenses	92,196	155,072	193,752	319,642
Adjusted EBITDA	2,431	28,721	7,202	53,524
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	3,819	4,540	6,765	8,837
Costs and Expenses	13,507	16,644	27,338	32,444
Adjusted EBITDA	(9,688)	(12,104)	(20,573)	(23,607)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	(1,659)	0	(2,888)	0
Costs and Expenses	(1,659)	0	(3,537)	0
Adjusted EBITDA	$ 0	$ 0	$ 649	$ 0

Segment Reporting Segment Rep76

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Reconciliation of Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Net Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 38,098	$ 57,127	$ (4,975)	$ (22,666)
Income tax benefit	588	1,030	(2)	186
Interest Expense	36,819	34,730	72,247	68,518
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,607	37,367	51,809	74,346
EBITDA	101,112	130,254	119,079	120,384
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense	2,945	3,141	6,699	8,397
Non-cash stock-based compensation charge	1,417	(2,456)	3,298	5,666
Goodwill impairment	0	0	0	29,316
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property	45	2,524	6,468	17,441
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(763)	298	(1,271)	420
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	0	0	0	(100)
Severance Costs	490	0	1,959	856
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Expenses and Losses Recognized	(646)	3,870	(2,215)	4,908
Acquisition Costs, Period Cost	0	70	0	85
Net earnings (loss)	38,528	57,755	(4,943)	(22,811)
Adjusted EBITDA	105,030	138,329	134,049	187,228
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Adjusted EBITDA	2,431	28,721	7,202	53,524
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net earnings (loss)	430	628	32	(145)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	42,600	62,187	3,160	(14,349)
Income tax benefit	588	1,025	(3)	181
Interest Expense	32,748	30,701	64,146	60,459
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,607	37,367	51,809	74,346
EBITDA	101,543	131,280	119,112	120,637
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense	2,945	3,141	6,699	8,397
Non-cash stock-based compensation charge	1,417	(2,456)	3,298	5,666
Goodwill impairment	0	0	0	29,316
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property	45	2,524	6,468	17,441
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(763)	298	(1,271)	420
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	0	0	0	(100)
Severance Costs	490	0	1,959	856
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Expenses and Losses Recognized	(646)	3,870	(2,215)	4,908
Acquisition Costs, Period Cost	0	70	0	85
Net earnings (loss)	42,600	62,187	3,160	(14,349)
Adjusted EBITDA	105,031	138,727	134,050	187,626
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Adjusted EBITDA	$ 2,431	$ 28,721	7,202	$ 53,524
General Partner [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net earnings (loss)			(50)
General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net earnings (loss)			$ 32

Segment Reporting Segment Rep77

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 1,745,620	$ 1,683,306
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	1,296,833	1,202,214
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	273,590	275,303
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	175,197	205,789
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	1,744,685	1,683,213
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	1,296,833	1,202,214
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	273,590	275,303
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 174,262	$ 205,696

Segment Reporting Segment Rep78

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Schedule of Capital Expenditure Information, by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	$ 17,096	$ 60,450
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	15,408	24,623
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	33	26,638
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	1,655	9,189
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	7,239	9,299
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	5,551	8,588
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	33	0
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	1,655	711
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	9,857	51,151
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	9,857	16,035
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	0	26,638
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	0	8,478
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	17,096	60,450
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	15,408	24,623
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	33	26,638
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	1,655	9,189
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	7,239	9,299
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	5,551	8,588
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	33	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	1,655	711
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Growth Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	9,857	51,151
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	9,857	16,035
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	0	26,638
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	$ 0	$ 8,478

Guarantor financial informati79

Guarantor financial information - Narrative (Details) - Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Ownership interest in subsidiaries	100.00%
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Debt issuance principal amount	$ 500
Debt interest rate	6.75%
Debt maturity year	2,023

Guarantor financial informati80

Guarantor financial information - Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 14,710	$ 4,965	$ 11,754	$ 7,652
Accounts and notes receivable	223,978	149,583
Inventories	114,862	90,594
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	37,729	39,973
Total current assets	391,279	285,115
Property, plant and equipment, net	747,045	774,680
Goodwill	256,103	256,103
Intangible assets, net	264,165	280,185
Other assets, net	87,028	87,223
Total assets	1,745,620	1,683,306
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	108,271	67,928
Short-term borrowings	65,599	101,291
Collateralized note payable	133,000	64,000
Other current liabilities	134,945	128,958
Total current liabilities	441,815	362,177
Long-term debt	1,966,909	1,941,335
Other liabilities	33,428	31,574
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(693,196)	(647,057)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	14,430	(10,468)
Total partners' capital	(696,532)	(651,780)
Total liabilities and partners' capital	1,745,620	1,683,306
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	13,657	4,890	11,711	5,600
Accounts and notes receivable	223,978	149,583
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	114,862	90,594
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	37,847	39,955
Total current assets	390,344	285,022
Property, plant and equipment, net	747,045	774,680
Goodwill	256,103	256,103
Intangible assets, net	264,165	280,185
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, net	87,028	87,223
Total assets	1,744,685	1,683,213
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	108,271	67,928
Short-term borrowings	65,599	101,291
Collateralized note payable	133,000	64,000
Intercompany Payables	0	0
Other current liabilities	130,167	126,952
Total current liabilities	437,037	360,171
Long-term debt	1,622,184	1,760,881
Other liabilities	33,428	31,574
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(362,556)	(458,853)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	14,592	(10,560)
Total partners' capital	(347,964)	(469,413)
Total liabilities and partners' capital	1,744,685	1,683,213
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	13,344	4,472	10,564	5,579
Accounts and notes receivable	(3,155)	(2,703)
Intercompany receivables	25,054	34,089
Inventories	79,375	71,422
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	25,653	27,922
Total current assets	140,271	135,202
Property, plant and equipment, net	545,198	557,460
Goodwill	246,098	246,098
Intangible assets, net	133,580	141,794
Intercompany receivables	450,000	450,000
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	5,393	3,630
Other assets, net	38,069	37,742
Total assets	1,558,609	1,571,926
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	66,984	33,781
Short-term borrowings	65,599	101,291
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	0	0
Other current liabilities	123,536	119,048
Total current liabilities	256,119	254,120
Long-term debt	1,621,146	1,759,868
Other liabilities	29,308	27,351
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(362,556)	(458,853)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	14,592	(10,560)
Total partners' capital	(347,964)	(469,413)
Total liabilities and partners' capital	1,558,609	1,571,926
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1	1	1	1
Accounts and notes receivable	0	0
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	2
Total current assets	1	3
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, net	0	0
Total assets	1	3
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	0	0
Other current liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Long-term debt	0	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	1	3
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total partners' capital	1	3
Total liabilities and partners' capital	1	3
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	312	417	1,146	20
Accounts and notes receivable	48,987	45,822
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	35,487	19,172
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12,192	12,029
Total current assets	96,978	77,440
Property, plant and equipment, net	201,847	217,220
Goodwill	10,005	10,005
Intangible assets, net	130,585	138,391
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, net	48,370	49,016
Total assets	487,785	492,072
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	41,287	34,147
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	38,105	35,491
Other current liabilities	6,342	7,754
Total current liabilities	85,734	77,392
Long-term debt	451,038	451,013
Other liabilities	3,895	3,998
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(52,235)	(39,684)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(647)	(647)
Total partners' capital	(52,882)	(40,331)
Total liabilities and partners' capital	487,785	492,072
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Accounts and notes receivable	178,146	106,464
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2	2
Total current assets	178,148	106,466
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, net	589	465
Total assets	178,737	106,931
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	133,000	64,000
Intercompany Payables	(13,051)	(1,402)
Other current liabilities	289	150
Total current liabilities	120,238	62,748
Long-term debt	0	0
Other liabilities	225	225
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	57,949	43,633
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	325	325
Total partners' capital	58,274	43,958
Total liabilities and partners' capital	178,737	106,931
Eliminations [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Accounts and notes receivable	0	0
Intercompany receivables	(25,054)	(34,089)
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	(25,054)	(34,089)
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Intercompany receivables	(450,000)	(450,000)
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	(5,393)	(3,630)
Other assets, net	0	0
Total assets	(480,447)	(487,719)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	(25,054)	(34,089)
Other current liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	(25,054)	(34,089)
Long-term debt	(450,000)	(450,000)
Other liabilities	0	0
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(5,715)	(3,952)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	322	322
Total partners' capital	(5,393)	(3,630)
Total liabilities and partners' capital	$ (480,447)	$ (487,719)

Guarantor financial informati81

Guarantor financial information - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	$ 437,375	$ 376,856	$ 679,774	$ 622,157
Midstream operations	96,787	188,333	204,831	382,003
Other	45,088	84,049	74,187	116,224
Total revenues	579,250	649,238	958,792	1,120,384
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	235,029	174,829	354,241	296,580
Cost of sales - midstream operations	87,024	148,443	181,666	302,047
Cost of product sold - other	20,657	55,774	32,403	70,222
Operating expense	113,076	115,997	218,162	232,196
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,607	37,367	51,809	74,346
General and administrative expense	12,279	10,072	26,548	29,216
Equipment lease expense	7,416	7,278	14,765	14,310
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,945	3,141	6,699	8,397
Goodwill impairment	0	0	0	29,316
Loss on disposal of assets	45	2,524	6,468	17,441
Operating income (loss)	75,172	93,813	66,031	46,313
Interest expense	(36,819)	(34,730)	72,247	68,518
Other income (expense), net	763	(298)	1,271	(420)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	39,116	58,785	(4,945)	(22,625)
Income tax expense	588	1,030	(2)	186
Net earnings (loss)	38,528	57,755	(4,943)	(22,811)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	15,776	(2,937)	25,152	5,673
Comprehensive income	54,304	54,818	20,209	(17,138)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	437,375	376,856	679,774	622,157
Midstream operations	96,787	188,333	204,831	382,003
Other	45,088	84,049	74,187	116,224
Total revenues	579,250	649,238	958,792	1,120,384
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	235,029	174,829	354,241	296,580
Cost of sales - midstream operations	87,024	148,443	181,666	302,047
Cost of product sold - other	20,657	55,774	32,403	70,222
Operating expense	113,076	115,997	218,162	232,196
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,607	37,367	51,809	74,346
General and administrative expense	12,278	9,674	26,547	28,818
Equipment lease expense	7,416	7,278	14,765	14,310
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,945	3,141	6,699	8,397
Goodwill impairment	0	0	0	29,316
Loss on disposal of assets	45	2,524	6,468	17,441
Operating income (loss)	75,173	94,211	66,032	46,711
Interest expense	(32,748)	(30,701)	64,146	60,459
Other income (expense), net	763	(298)	1,271	(420)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	43,188	63,212	3,157	(14,168)
Income tax expense	588	1,025	(3)	181
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	0	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	42,600	62,187	3,160	(14,349)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	15,776	(2,937)	25,152	5,673
Comprehensive income	58,376	59,250	28,312	(8,676)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	437,375	376,856	679,774	622,157
Midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Other	21,609	21,571	38,935	38,948
Total revenues	458,984	398,427	718,709	661,105
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	235,029	174,832	354,241	296,580
Cost of sales - midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Cost of product sold - other	2,571	2,257	5,001	4,795
Operating expense	103,986	101,688	201,641	198,662
Depreciation and amortization expense	18,014	18,805	36,291	37,355
General and administrative expense	11,093	8,306	23,956	25,735
Equipment lease expense	7,267	7,161	14,477	14,043
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,945	3,141	6,699	8,397
Goodwill impairment				0
Loss on disposal of assets	(73)	(2,100)	(1,520)	(3,645)
Operating income (loss)	78,006	80,137	74,883	71,893
Interest expense	(21,089)	(19,630)	(41,441)	(38,151)
Other income (expense), net	304	(298)	257	(420)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	57,221	60,209	33,699	33,322
Income tax expense	103	110	74	278
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	(14,518)	2,088	(30,465)	(47,393)
Net earnings (loss)	42,600	62,187	3,160	(14,349)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	15,776	(2,937)	25,152	5,673
Comprehensive income	58,376	59,250	28,312	(8,676)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	0	0	0	0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales - midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Cost of product sold - other	0	0	0	0
Operating expense	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization expense	0	0	0	0
General and administrative expense	3	0	5	3
Equipment lease expense	0	0	0	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	0	0	0	0
Goodwill impairment				0
Loss on disposal of assets	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	(3)	0	(5)	(3)
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(3)	0	(5)	(3)
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	0	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	(3)	0	(5)	(3)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	(3)	0	(5)	(3)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Midstream operations	96,787	188,333	204,831	382,003
Other	23,479	62,478	35,252	77,276
Total revenues	120,266	250,811	240,083	459,279
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	0	(3)	0	0
Cost of sales - midstream operations	87,024	148,443	181,666	302,047
Cost of product sold - other	18,086	53,517	27,402	65,427
Operating expense	9,642	14,722	19,888	32,381
Depreciation and amortization expense	7,527	18,562	15,399	36,991
General and administrative expense	1,182	1,368	2,586	3,080
Equipment lease expense	149	117	288	267
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	0	0	0	0
Goodwill impairment				29,316
Loss on disposal of assets	28	(424)	(4,948)	(13,796)
Operating income (loss)	(3,316)	13,661	(12,094)	(24,026)
Interest expense	(11,002)	(10,632)	(21,675)	(21,320)
Other income (expense), net	459	0	1,014	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(13,859)	3,029	(32,755)	(45,346)
Income tax expense	485	915	(77)	(97)
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	0	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	(14,344)	2,114	(32,678)	(45,249)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	(14,344)	2,114	(32,678)	(45,249)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	0	0	0	0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales - midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Cost of product sold - other	0	0	0	0
Operating expense	539	235	(1,566)	2,605
Depreciation and amortization expense	66	0	119	0
General and administrative expense	0	0	0	0
Equipment lease expense	0	0	0	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	0	0	0	0
Goodwill impairment				0
Loss on disposal of assets	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	(605)	(235)	1,447	(2,605)
Interest expense	(657)	(692)	(1,027)	(1,133)
Other income (expense), net	1,091	901	1,798	1,597
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(171)	(26)	2,218	(2,141)
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	0	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	(171)	(26)	2,218	(2,141)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	(171)	(26)	2,218	(2,141)
Eliminations [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	0	0	0	0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales - midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Cost of product sold - other	0	0	0	0
Operating expense	(1,091)	(648)	(1,801)	(1,452)
Depreciation and amortization expense	0	0	0	0
General and administrative expense	0	0	0	0
Equipment lease expense	0	0	0	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	0	0	0	0
Goodwill impairment				0
Loss on disposal of assets	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	1,091	648	1,801	1,452
Interest expense	0	253	(3)	145
Other income (expense), net	(1,091)	(901)	(1,798)	(1,597)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	0	0	0	0
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	14,518	(2,088)	30,465	47,393
Net earnings (loss)	14,518	(2,088)	30,465	47,393
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	$ 14,518	$ (2,088)	$ 30,465	$ 47,393

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Guarantor financial information - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$ 39,337	$ 54,027
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	12,718
Capital expenditures	(19,768)	(39,461)
Proceeds from sale of assets	4,591	6,441
Net cash used in investing activities	(15,214)	(45,766)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(60,107)	(102,693)
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	204,444	92,959
Payments on long-term debt	(172,790)	(6,149)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(35,692)	10,881
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	69,000	49,000
Cash paid for financing costs	(4,382)	(398)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(14,378)	(4,159)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	9,745	4,102
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	4,965	7,652
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	14,710	11,754
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	45,301	64,461
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	(12,718)
Capital expenditures	(19,768)	(39,461)
Proceeds from sale of assets	4,591	6,441
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	0	0
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0	0
Other	(37)	(28)
Net cash used in investing activities	(15,214)	(45,766)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(84,500)	(158,907)
Capital contribution	167,640	30
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	36,444	92,959
Payments on long-term debt	(172,790)	(6,149)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(35,692)	10,881
Net reductions to collateralized short-term borrowings	69,000
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	69,000	49,000
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	0	0
Cash paid for financing costs	(1,422)	(398)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(21,320)	(12,584)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,767	6,111
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	4,890	5,600
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	13,657	11,711
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	85,916	141,275
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(12,718)
Capital expenditures	(19,686)	(26,102)
Proceeds from sale of assets	4,591	6,441
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	0	0
Intercompany loan to affiliate	28,408	(42,301)
Other	(37)	(28)
Net cash used in investing activities	13,276	(74,708)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(84,500)	(158,907)
Capital contribution	167,640	30
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	36,444	92,959
Payments on long-term debt	(172,790)	(6,149)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(35,692)	10,881
Net reductions to collateralized short-term borrowings	0
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings		0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	0	0
Cash paid for financing costs	(1,422)	(398)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(90,320)	(61,584)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	2
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,872	4,985
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	4,472	5,579
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	13,344	10,564
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(5)	(3)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		0
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	0	0
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0
Capital contribution	0	0
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	0	0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	0	0
Net reductions to collateralized short-term borrowings	0
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings		0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	5	3
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	5	3
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	1	1
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	1	1
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(47,221)	(8,728)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		0
Capital expenditures	(82)	(13,359)
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	0	0
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(82)	(13,359)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0
Capital contribution	0	0
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	0	0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	0	0
Net reductions to collateralized short-term borrowings	0
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings		0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	47,198	23,213
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	47,198	23,213
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(105)	1,126
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	417	20
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	312	1,146
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	75,611	(19,083)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		0
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	469,600	453,652
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	(538,600)	(502,652)
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(69,000)	(49,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0
Capital contribution	0	0
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	0	0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	0	0
Net reductions to collateralized short-term borrowings	69,000
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings		49,000
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	(75,611)	19,085
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(6,611)	68,085
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	(2)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	0	0
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(69,000)	(49,000)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		0
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	(469,600)	(453,652)
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	538,600	502,652
Intercompany loan to affiliate	(28,408)	42,301
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	40,592	91,301
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0
Capital contribution	0	0
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	0	0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	0	0
Net reductions to collateralized short-term borrowings	0
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings		0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	28,408	(42,301)
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	28,408	(42,301)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$ 0	$ 0