Ferrellgas Partners (FGPR) 10-K 15 Oct 19 2019 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jul. 31, 2019
Entity Registrant Name	Ferrellgas Partners L P
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		97,152,665
Entity Public Float			$ 90,739,225
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Central Index Key	0000922358
Amendment Flag	false
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jul. 31, 2019
Entity Registrant Name	FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	true
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Central Index Key	0001012493
Amendment Flag	false
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jul. 31, 2019
Entity Registrant Name	FERRELLGAS L P
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Central Index Key	0000922359
Amendment Flag	false
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jul. 31, 2019
Entity Registrant Name	FERRELLGAS FINANCE CORP
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	true
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Central Index Key	0000922360
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 11,054,000	$ 119,311,000
Accounts and notes receivable, net	107,596,000	126,054,000
Inventories	80,454,000	83,694,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,275,000	34,862,000
Total current assets	241,379,000	363,921,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,275,000	34,862,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	596,723,000	557,723,000
Goodwill, net	247,195,000	246,098,000
Intangible assets, net	108,557,000	120,951,000
Other assets, net	69,105,000	74,588,000
Total assets	1,262,959,000	1,363,281,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	33,364,000	46,820,000
Short-term borrowings	43,000,000	32,800,000
Collateralized note payable	62,000,000	58,000,000
Other current liabilities	138,237,000	139,623,000
Current portion of long-term debt	631,756,000	2,402,000
Total current liabilities	908,357,000	279,645,000
Long-term debt	1,457,004,000	2,078,637,000
Other liabilities	36,536,000	39,476,000
Contingencies and commitments	0	0
Partners' capital (deficit)
Common unitholders	(1,046,245,000)	(978,503,000)
General partner unitholder	(70,476,000)	(69,792,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(14,512,000)	20,510,000
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(1,131,233,000)	(1,027,785,000)
Noncontrolling interest	(7,705,000)	(6,692,000)
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(1,138,938,000)	(1,034,477,000)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,262,959,000	1,363,281,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1,000	1,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,858	1,850
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,858	1,850
Total assets	2,858	2,850
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	33,027	29,020
Accumulated deficit	(31,169)	(27,170)
Total stockholder's equity	2,858	2,850
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	11,046,000	119,308,000
Accounts and notes receivable, net	107,596,000	126,054,000
Inventories	80,454,000	83,694,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,157,000	34,830,000
Total current assets	241,253,000	363,886,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,157,000	34,830,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	596,723,000	557,723,000
Goodwill, net	247,195,000	246,098,000
Intangible assets, net	108,557,000	120,951,000
Other assets, net	69,105,000	74,588,000
Total assets	1,262,833,000	1,363,246,000
Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P.	0	0
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	33,364,000	46,820,000
Short-term borrowings	43,000,000	32,800,000
Collateralized note payable	62,000,000	58,000,000
Other current liabilities	134,303,000	135,689,000
Current portion of long-term debt	277,029,000	2,402,000
Total current liabilities	549,696,000	275,711,000
Long-term debt	1,457,004,000	1,728,137,000
Other liabilities	36,536,000	39,476,000
Contingencies and commitments	0	0
Partners' capital (deficit)
Common unitholders	(758,186,000)	(693,896,000)
General partner unitholder	(7,570,000)	(6,915,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(14,647,000)	20,733,000
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(780,403,000)	(680,078,000)
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(780,403,000)	(680,078,000)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,262,833,000	1,363,246,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1,100	1,100
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,841	1,500
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,841	1,500
Total assets	2,941	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	78,518	72,552
Accumulated deficit	(76,577)	(70,952)
Total stockholder's equity	$ 2,941	$ 2,600

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 106,145,000	$ 120,079,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts	2,463,000	2,455,000
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 414,210,000	$ 399,629,000
Common unitholders, units outstanding	97,152,665	97,152,665
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	$ 106,145,000	$ 120,079,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts	2,463,000	2,455,000
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 414,210,000	$ 399,629,000
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 Oper

Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 1,684,392,000	$ 2,073,142,000	$ 1,930,277,000
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense	468,868,000	471,748,000	432,412,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	78,846,000	101,795,000	103,351,000
General and administrative expense	59,994,000	54,401,000	49,617,000
Equipment lease expense	33,073,000	28,272,000	29,124,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	5,693,000	13,859,000	15,088,000
Asset impairments	0	10,005,000	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	10,968,000	187,399,000	14,457,000
Operating income (loss)	113,028,000	(91,964,000)	95,367,000
Interest expense	(177,619,000)	(168,467,000)	(152,485,000)
Other income, net	369,000	928,000	1,474,000
Loss before income taxes	(64,222,000)	(259,503,000)	(55,644,000)
Income tax expense	323,000	(2,678,000)	(1,143,000)
Net loss	(64,545,000)	(256,825,000)	(54,501,000)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(298,000)	(2,244,000)	(294,000)
Net loss	(64,247,000)	(254,581,000)	(54,207,000)
Less: General partner's interest in net loss	(642,000)	(2,546,000)	(542,000)
Common unitholders' interest in net loss	$ (63,605,000)	$ (252,035,000)	$ (53,665,000)
Basic and diluted net loss per common unit	$ (0.65)	$ (2.59)	$ (0.55)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared		$ 0.40	$ 0.40
Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 1,608,858,000	$ 1,642,976,000	$ 1,318,412,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	902,516,000	973,414,000	694,155,000
Midstream Operations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues		282,319,000	466,703,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales		255,559,000	429,439,000
Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues	75,534,000	147,847,000	145,162,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	11,406,000	68,654,000	67,267,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative expense	3,999	2,115	5,308
Net loss	(3,999)	(2,115)	(5,308)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	1,684,392,000	2,073,142,000	1,930,277,000
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense	468,868,000	471,748,000	432,412,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	78,846,000	101,795,000	103,351,000
General and administrative expense	59,980,000	54,264,000	49,478,000
Equipment lease expense	33,073,000	28,272,000	29,124,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	5,693,000	13,859,000	15,088,000
Asset impairments	0	10,005,000	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	10,968,000	187,399,000	14,457,000
Operating income (loss)	113,042,000	(91,827,000)	95,506,000
Interest expense	(142,635,000)	(133,946,000)	(127,188,000)
Other income, net	369,000	928,000	1,474,000
Loss before income taxes	(29,224,000)	(224,845,000)	(30,208,000)
Income tax expense	293,000	(2,699,000)	(1,149,000)
Equity in earnings (loss) of Ferrellgas, L.P.	0	0	0
Net loss	(29,517,000)	(222,146,000)	(29,059,000)
Net loss	(29,517,000)	(222,146,000)	(29,059,000)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	1,608,858,000	1,642,976,000	1,318,412,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	902,516,000	973,414,000	694,155,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues		282,319,000	466,703,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales		255,559,000	429,439,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues	75,534,000	147,847,000	145,162,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	11,406,000	68,654,000	67,267,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative expense	5,625	5,216	5,516
Net loss	$ (5,625)	$ (5,216)	$ (5,516)

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net loss	$ (64,545)	$ (256,825)	$ (54,501)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value on risk management derivatives	(48,184)	30,231	22,525
Reclassification of (gains) losses on derivatives to earnings, net	12,868	(24,319)	1,938
Foreign currency translation adjustment			320
Pension liability adjustment	(64)	57	541
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(35,380)	5,969	25,324
Comprehensive loss	(99,925)	(250,856)	(29,177)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(656)	(2,184)	(39)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP	(99,269)	(248,672)	(29,138)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net loss	(29,517)	(222,146)	(29,059)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value on risk management derivatives	(48,184)	30,231	22,525
Reclassification of (gains) losses on derivatives to earnings, net	12,868	(24,319)	1,938
Foreign currency translation adjustment			320
Pension liability adjustment	(64)	57	541
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(35,380)	5,969	25,324
Comprehensive loss	$ (64,897)	$ (216,177)	$ (3,735)

Consolidated Statements Of Part

Consolidated Statements Of Partners' Deficit - USD ($)	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		$ (1,034,477,000)		$ (757,510,000)		$ (651,780,000)	$ (1,034,477,000)	$ (757,510,000)	$ (651,780,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges							5,693,000	13,859,000	18,386,000
Distributions							(10,229,000)	(39,970,000)	(80,783,000)
Common unit repurchases									(15,851,000)
Other contributions									1,695,000
Net loss	$ (71,672,000)	(57,508,000)	$ (217,797,000)	(48,316,000)	$ (56,249,000)	(43,471,000)	(64,545,000)	(256,825,000)	(54,501,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)							(35,380,000)	5,969,000	25,324,000
Partners' capital balance, ending	(1,138,938,000)		(1,034,477,000)		(757,510,000)		(1,138,938,000)	(1,034,477,000)	(757,510,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	(71,672,000)	(57,508,000)	(217,797,000)	(48,316,000)	(56,249,000)	(43,471,000)	(64,545,000)	(256,825,000)	(54,501,000)
Other contributions									1,695,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		20,510,000		14,601,000		(10,468,000)	20,510,000	14,601,000	(10,468,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)							(35,022,000)	5,909,000	25,069,000
Partners' capital balance, ending	(14,512,000)		20,510,000		14,601,000		(14,512,000)	20,510,000	14,601,000
Parent [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		(1,027,785,000)		(753,578,000)		(647,057,000)	(1,027,785,000)	(753,578,000)	(647,057,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges							5,635,000	13,719,000	18,201,000
Distributions							(9,814,000)	(39,254,000)	(79,733,000)
Common unit repurchases									(15,851,000)
Other contributions									0
Net loss							(64,247,000)	(254,581,000)	(54,207,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)							(35,022,000)	5,909,000	25,069,000
Partners' capital balance, ending	(1,131,233,000)		(1,027,785,000)		(753,578,000)		(1,131,233,000)	(1,027,785,000)	(753,578,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss							(64,247,000)	(254,581,000)	(54,207,000)
Other contributions									0
Non-Controlling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		$ (6,692,000)		$ (3,932,000)		$ (4,723,000)	(6,692,000)	(3,932,000)	(4,723,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges							58,000	140,000	185,000
Distributions							(415,000)	(716,000)	(1,050,000)
Common unit repurchases									0
Other contributions									1,695,000
Net loss							(298,000)	(2,244,000)	(294,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)							(358,000)	60,000	255,000
Partners' capital balance, ending	$ (7,705,000)		$ (6,692,000)		$ (3,932,000)		(7,705,000)	(6,692,000)	(3,932,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss							$ (298,000)	$ (2,244,000)	(294,000)
Other contributions									$ 1,695,000
Common Unitholders [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance (in shares)		97,152,700		97,152,700		98,002,700	97,152,700	97,152,700	98,002,700
Partners' capital balance, beginning		$ (978,503,000)		$ (701,188,000)		$ (570,754,000)	$ (978,503,000)	$ (701,188,000)	$ (570,754,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges							5,579,000	13,582,000	18,018,000
Distributions							(9,716,000)	(38,862,000)	$ (78,936,000)
Common unit repurchases (in shares)									(850,000)
Common unit repurchases									$ (15,851,000)
Net loss							$ (63,605,000)	$ (252,035,000)	$ (53,665,000)
Partners' capital balance (in shares)	97,152,700		97,152,700		97,152,700		97,152,700	97,152,700	97,152,700
Partners' capital balance, ending	$ (1,046,245,000)		$ (978,503,000)		$ (701,188,000)		$ (1,046,245,000)	$ (978,503,000)	$ (701,188,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss							$ (63,605,000)	$ (252,035,000)	$ (53,665,000)
General Partner [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance (in shares)		989,900		989,900		989,900	989,900	989,900	989,900
Partners' capital balance, beginning		$ (69,792,000)		$ (66,991,000)		$ (65,835,000)	$ (69,792,000)	$ (66,991,000)	$ (65,835,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges							56,000	137,000	183,000
Distributions							(98,000)	(392,000)	(797,000)
Net loss							$ (642,000)	$ (2,546,000)	$ (542,000)
Partners' capital balance (in shares)	989,900		989,900		989,900		989,900	989,900	989,900
Partners' capital balance, ending	$ (70,476,000)		$ (69,792,000)		$ (66,991,000)		$ (70,476,000)	$ (69,792,000)	$ (66,991,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss							(642,000)	(2,546,000)	(542,000)
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net loss							(3,999)	(2,115)	(5,308)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity balance		$ 2,850		$ 1,000		$ 1,000	2,850	1,000	1,000
Capital contribution							4,007	3,965	5,308
Net loss							(3,999)	(2,115)	(5,308)
Stockholders' equity balance	$ 2,858		$ 2,850		$ 1,000		$ 2,858	$ 2,850	$ 1,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity balance (in shares)		1,000		1,000		1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Stockholders' equity balance		$ 1,000		$ 1,000		$ 1,000	$ 1,000	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Stockholders' equity balance (in shares)	1,000		1,000		1,000		1,000	1,000	1,000
Stockholders' equity balance	$ 1,000		$ 1,000		$ 1,000		$ 1,000	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net loss							0	0	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity balance		29,020		25,055		19,747	29,020	25,055	19,747
Capital contribution							4,007	3,965	5,308
Net loss							0	0	0
Stockholders' equity balance	33,027		29,020		25,055		33,027	29,020	25,055
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member] | Accumulated deficit [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net loss							(3,999)	(2,115)	(5,308)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity balance		(27,170)		(25,055)		(19,747)	(27,170)	(25,055)	(19,747)
Capital contribution							0	0	0
Net loss							(3,999)	(2,115)	(5,308)
Stockholders' equity balance	(31,169)		(27,170)		(25,055)		(31,169)	(27,170)	(25,055)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		(680,078,000)		(406,798,000)		(469,413,000)	(680,078,000)	(406,798,000)	(469,413,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges							5,693,000	13,859,000	18,386,000
Distributions							(41,121,000)	(70,962,000)	(119,879,000)
Other contributions									167,843,000
Net loss	(62,874,000)	(48,814,000)	(209,134,000)	(39,699,000)	(47,614,000)	(39,440,000)	(29,517,000)	(222,146,000)	(29,059,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)							(35,380,000)	5,969,000	25,324,000
Partners' capital balance, ending	(780,403,000)		(680,078,000)		(406,798,000)		(780,403,000)	(680,078,000)	(406,798,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	(62,874,000)	(48,814,000)	(209,134,000)	(39,699,000)	(47,614,000)	(39,440,000)	(29,517,000)	(222,146,000)	(29,059,000)
Other contributions									167,843,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		20,733,000		14,764,000		(10,560,000)	20,733,000	14,764,000	(10,560,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)							(35,380,000)	5,969,000	25,324,000
Partners' capital balance, ending	(14,647,000)		20,733,000		14,764,000		(14,647,000)	20,733,000	14,764,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Common Unitholders [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		(693,896,000)		(417,467,000)		(454,222,000)	(693,896,000)	(417,467,000)	(454,222,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges							5,635,000	13,719,000	18,201,000
Distributions							(40,706,000)	(70,246,000)	(118,829,000)
Other contributions									166,148,000
Net loss							(29,219,000)	(219,902,000)	(28,765,000)
Partners' capital balance, ending	(758,186,000)		(693,896,000)		(417,467,000)		(758,186,000)	(693,896,000)	(417,467,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss							(29,219,000)	(219,902,000)	(28,765,000)
Other contributions									166,148,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | General Partner [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		(6,915,000)		(4,095,000)		(4,631,000)	(6,915,000)	(4,095,000)	(4,631,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges							58,000	140,000	185,000
Distributions							(415,000)	(716,000)	(1,050,000)
Other contributions									1,695,000
Net loss							(298,000)	(2,244,000)	(294,000)
Partners' capital balance, ending	(7,570,000)		(6,915,000)		(4,095,000)		(7,570,000)	(6,915,000)	(4,095,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss							(298,000)	(2,244,000)	(294,000)
Other contributions									1,695,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net loss							(5,625)	(5,216)	(5,516)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity balance		$ 2,600		$ 2,600		$ 2,600	2,600	2,600	2,600
Capital contribution							5,966	5,216	5,516
Net loss							(5,625)	(5,216)	(5,516)
Stockholders' equity balance	$ 2,941		$ 2,600		$ 2,600		$ 2,941	$ 2,600	$ 2,600
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity balance (in shares)		1,000		1,000		1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Stockholders' equity balance		$ 1,000		$ 1,000		$ 1,000	$ 1,000	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Stockholders' equity balance (in shares)	1,000		1,000		1,000		1,000	1,000	1,000
Stockholders' equity balance	$ 1,000		$ 1,000		$ 1,000		$ 1,000	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net loss							0	0	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity balance		72,552		67,336		61,820	72,552	67,336	61,820
Capital contribution							5,966	5,216	5,516
Net loss							0	0	0
Stockholders' equity balance	78,518		72,552		67,336		78,518	72,552	67,336
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member] | Accumulated deficit [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net loss							(5,625)	(5,216)	(5,516)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity balance		$ (70,952)		$ (65,736)		$ (60,220)	(70,952)	(65,736)	(60,220)
Capital contribution							0	0	0
Net loss							(5,625)	(5,216)	(5,516)
Stockholders' equity balance	$ (76,577)		$ (70,952)		$ (65,736)		$ (76,577)	$ (70,952)	$ (65,736)

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($)	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended			36 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (71,672,000)	$ (57,508,000)	$ (217,797,000)	$ (48,316,000)	$ (56,249,000)	$ (43,471,000)	$ (64,545,000)	$ (256,825,000)	$ (54,501,000)
Reconciliation of net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense							78,846,000	101,795,000	103,351,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge							5,693,000	13,859,000	15,088,000
Non-cash stock and unit-based compensation charge							0	0	3,298,000
Asset impairments							0	10,005,000	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals							10,968,000	187,399,000	14,457,000
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives							0	(91,000)	(2,895,000)
Provision for doubtful accounts							1,525,000	1,778,000	7,000
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)							143,000	(3,818,000)	11,000
Exit costs associated with contracts							0	11,804,000	0
Other							12,696,000	9,997,000	7,933,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization							19,433,000	18,629,000	(5,394,000)
Inventories							3,211,000	(1,231,000)	(1,958,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets							(26,508,000)	(3,013,000)	12,041,000
Accounts payable							(13,338,000)	(24,189,000)	17,469,000
Accrued interest expense							(1,738,000)	3,551,000	2,048,000
Other current liabilities							(12,076,000)	7,248,000	12,975,000
Other assets and liabilities							765,000	(2,750,000)	3,358,000
Net cash provided by operating activities							15,075,000	74,148,000	127,288,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired							(13,551,000)	(18,141,000)	(3,539,000)
Capital expenditures							(108,822,000)	(84,919,000)	(50,472,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets							5,699,000	152,587,000	8,510,000
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions							(9,934,000)	0	0
Cash receipts in connection with leased vehicles							862,000	0	0
Other							1,419,000	0	(37,000)
Net cash used in investing activities							(124,327,000)	49,527,000	(45,538,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions							(9,814,000)	(39,254,000)	(79,733,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt							0	323,680,000	230,864,000
Payments on long-term debt							(2,428,000)	(212,920,000)	(174,292,000)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings							10,200,000	(51,379,000)	(41,510,000)
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings							4,000,000	(11,000,000)	5,000,000
Cash paid for financing costs							(548,000)	(18,535,000)	(6,078,000)
Noncontrolling interest activity							(415,000)	(716,000)	645,000
Repurchase of common units							0	0	(15,851,000)
Net cash used in financing activities							995,000	(10,124,000)	(80,955,000)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents							(108,257,000)	113,551,000	795,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year		119,311,000		5,760,000		4,965,000	119,311,000	5,760,000	4,965,000	$ 4,965,000
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	11,054,000		119,311,000		5,760,000		11,054,000	119,311,000	5,760,000	11,054,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss							(3,999)	(2,115)	(5,308)
Reconciliation of net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)										0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets							(8)	(1,850)
Net cash provided by operating activities							(4,007)	(3,965)	(5,308)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Capital contribution							4,007	3,965	5,308
Net cash used in financing activities							4,007	3,965	5,308
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents							0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year		1,000		1,000		1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	1,000		1,000		1,000		1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	(62,874,000)	(48,814,000)	(209,134,000)	(39,699,000)	(47,614,000)	(39,440,000)	(29,517,000)	(222,146,000)	(29,059,000)
Reconciliation of net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense							78,846,000	101,795,000	103,351,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge							5,693,000	13,859,000	15,088,000
Non-cash stock and unit-based compensation charge							0	0	3,298,000
Asset impairments							0	10,005,000	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals							10,968,000	187,399,000	14,457,000
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives							0	(91,000)	(2,895,000)
Provision for doubtful accounts							1,525,000	1,778,000	7,000
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)							143,000	(3,818,000)	11,000
Exit costs associated with contracts							0	11,804,000	0
Other							8,505,000	6,266,000	5,921,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization							19,433,000	18,629,000	(5,394,000)
Inventories							3,211,000	(1,231,000)	(1,958,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets							(26,458,000)	(2,942,000)	11,985,000
Accounts payable							(13,338,000)	(24,189,000)	17,469,000
Accrued interest expense							(1,738,000)	3,551,000	120,000
Other current liabilities							(12,076,000)	7,235,000	12,989,000
Other assets and liabilities							765,000	(2,750,000)	3,358,000
Net cash provided by operating activities							45,962,000	105,154,000	148,748,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired							(13,551,000)	(18,141,000)	(3,539,000)
Capital expenditures							(108,822,000)	(84,919,000)	(50,472,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets							5,699,000	152,587,000	8,510,000
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions							(9,934,000)
Cash receipts in connection with leased vehicles							862,000
Other							1,419,000		(37,000)
Net cash used in investing activities							(124,327,000)	49,527,000	(45,538,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions							(41,121,000)	(70,962,000)	(119,879,000)
Capital contribution									167,843,000
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt								323,680,000	62,864,000
Payments on long-term debt							(2,428,000)	(212,920,000)	(174,292,000)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings							10,200,000	(51,379,000)	(41,510,000)
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings							4,000,000	(11,000,000)	5,000,000
Cash paid for financing costs							(548,000)	(18,493,000)	(2,425,000)
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities							0	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities							(29,897,000)	(41,074,000)	(102,399,000)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash									0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents							(108,262,000)	113,607,000	811,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year		119,308,000		5,701,000		4,890,000	119,308,000	5,701,000	4,890,000	4,890,000
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	11,046,000		119,308,000		5,701,000		11,046,000	119,308,000	5,701,000	11,046,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss							(5,625)	(5,216)	(5,516)
Reconciliation of net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)										0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets							(341)	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities							(5,966)	(5,216)	(5,516)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Capital contribution							5,966	5,216	5,516
Net cash used in financing activities							5,966	5,216	5,516
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents							0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year		$ 1,100		$ 1,100		$ 1,100	1,100	1,100	1,100	1,100
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	$ 1,100		$ 1,100		$ 1,100		$ 1,100	$ 1,100	$ 1,100	$ 1,100

Partnership Organization And Fo

Partnership Organization And Formation	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Organization And Formation	Partnership organization and formation Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (“Ferrellgas Partners”) was formed on 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 July 31, 2019, Ferrell Companies Inc. beneficially owns 22.8 million of Ferrellgas Partners’ outstanding common units and also owns 100% of Ferrellgas, Inc. Ferrellgas, Inc. (the “general partner”) retains 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 any debt issued by Ferrellgas Partners. The operating partnership is the only operating subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners. Ferrellgas is primarily engaged in the retail distribution of propane and related equipment sales. 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. Going Concern The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of operations, the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Ferrellgas Partners has $357.0 million in unsecured notes due June 15, 2020 that are classified as current in the consolidated financial statements. The ability of Ferrellgas Partners to restructure, refinance or otherwise satisfy these notes is uncertain considering the level of other outstanding indebtedness. Given these concerns, we believe there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Ferrellgas has engaged Moelis & Company LLC as our financial advisor and the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP to assist with the execution of our strategy to reduce our outstanding debt. The successful outcome of Ferrellgas’ debt reduction strategy continues to remain uncertain. Additionally, see Note H – Debt below for further discussion of the outstanding debt .
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Organization And Formation	A. 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 Partnership contributed $1,000 to the Finance Corp. on April 8, 1996 in exchange for 1,000 shares of common stock. The Finance Corp. has nominal assets, does not conduct any operations and has no employees. Going Concern The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of operations, the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As discussed in Note B – Contingencies and commitments, the Finance Corp serves as co-issuer and co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership. The Partnership has $357.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due June 15, 2020 that are classified as current. This obligation is only reported on the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheet. The ability of the Partnership to restructure, refinance or otherwise satisfy these notes is uncertain considering the level of other outstanding indebtedness. Additionally, the Finance Corp. does not have sufficient cash reserves or the ability to generate sufficient future cash flows to satisfy its obligations as co-obligor of the debt securities of the Partnership. Given these concerns, we believe there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Partnership has engaged Moelis & Company LLC as our financial advisor and the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP to assist with the execution of the Partnership’s strategy to reduce the outstanding debt. The successful outcome of the Partnership’s debt reduction strategy continues to remain uncertain.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Organization And Formation	A. Partnership organization and formation Ferrellgas, L.P. was formed on April 22, 1994, and is a Delaware limited partnership. 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 Partners and Ferrellgas, L.P. are governed by their respective partnership agreements. These agreements contain specific provisions for the allocation of net earnings and loss to each of the partners for purposes of maintaining the partner capital accounts. 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 any debt issued by Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. is primarily engaged in the retail distribution of propane and related equipment sales. 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. Going Concern The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of operations, the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Ferrellgas Partners has $357.0 million in unsecured notes due June 15, 2020 that are classified as current in its consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas Partners’ ability to restructure, refinance or otherwise satisfy these notes is directly impacted by the cash flows of Ferrellgas, L.P. The ability of Ferrellgas Partners to restructure or refinance these notes is uncertain considering the level of other outstanding indebtedness. In certain circumstances, the failure to repay the $357.0 million in unsecured notes on their contractual maturity date may result in an event of default under the operating partnership’s Senior Secured Credit Facility and the indentures governing the operating partnership’s outstanding notes. Given these concerns, we believe there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Ferrellgas has engaged Moelis & Company LLC as our financial advisor and the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP to assist with the execution of our strategy to reduce our outstanding debt. The successful outcome of Ferrellgas’ debt reduction strategy continues to remain uncertain. Additionally, see Note H – Debt below for further discussion of the outstanding debt .
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Organization And Formation	A. 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 Partnership contributed $1,000 to the Finance Corp. on January 24, 2003 in exchange for 1,000 shares of common stock. The Finance Corp. has nominal assets, does not conduct any operations and has no employees. Going Concern The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of operations, the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As discussed in Note B – Contingencies and commitments, the Finance Corp serves as co-issuer and co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership. Ferrellgas Partners has $357.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due June 15, 2020 that are classified as current in its consolidated financial statements. This obligation is only reported on the consolidated balance sheet of Ferrellgas Partners. The ability of Ferrellgas Partners to restructure, refinance or otherwise satisfy these notes is uncertain considering the level of other outstanding indebtedness. In certain circumstances, the failure to repay the $357 million in unsecured notes on their contractual maturity date may result in an event of default under the Partnership’s Senior Secured Credit Facility and the indentures governing the Partnership’s outstanding notes. Additionally, the Finance Corp. does not have sufficient cash reserves or the ability to generate sufficient future cash flows to satisfy its obligations as co-obligor of the debt securities of the Partnership. Given these concerns, we believe there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern . The Partnership has engaged Moelis & Company LLC as our financial advisor and the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP to assist with the execution of the Partnership’s strategy to reduce the outstanding debt. The successful outcome of the Partnership’s debt reduction strategy continues to remain uncertain.

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Significant Accounting Policies
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	B. 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, 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) Principles of consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas Partners, its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., and the operating partnership, its majority-owned subsidiary, after elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions. We have determined that the operating partnership is a variable interest entity for whom Ferrellgas Partners has no ability through voting rights or similar rights to make decisions and thus does not have the power to direct the activities of the operating partnership that most significantly impact economic performance. However, we have determined that the accounts of Ferrellgas Partners’ majority-owned subsidiary should be included because Ferrellgas Partners is most closely associated with the operations of the operating partnership due to the fact that Ferrellgas Partners has the obligation to absorb the losses of and the right to receive benefits from the operating partnership that are significant to the operating partnership and substantially all the assets and liabilities of Ferrellgas Partners consist of the operating partnership. The operating partnership includes the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The general partner’s approximate 1% general partner interest in the operating partnership is accounted for as a noncontrolling interest. The wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary of the operating partnership, Ferrellgas Receivables, LLC (“Ferrellgas Receivables”), is a special purpose entity that has agreements with the operating partnership to securitize, on an ongoing basis, a portion of its trade accounts receivable. Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation. (3) Fair value measurements: Ferrellgas measures certain of its assets and liabilities at fair value, which is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants – in either the principal market or the most advantageous market. The principal market is the market with the greatest level of activity and volume for the asset or liability. The common framework for measuring fair value utilizes a three-level hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in the valuation techniques to derive fair values. The basis for fair value measurements for each level within the hierarchy is described below with Level 1 having the highest priority and Level 3 having the lowest. · Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. · Level 2: Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. · Level 3: Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable. (4) Accounts receivable : Accounts receivable are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at the gross outstanding amount adjusted for an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable that are acquired are initially recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition. Provisions for uncollectible accounts are established based upon our collection experience and the assessment of the collectability of specific amounts. Accounts receivable are written off in the period in which the receivable is deemed uncollectible. (5) Accounts receivable securitization : Through its wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary Ferrellgas Receivables, Ferrellgas has agreements to securitize, on an ongoing basis, a portion of its trade accounts receivable. (6) Inventories : Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using weighted average cost and actual cost methods. (7) Property, plant and equipment: Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and routine repairs are expensed as incurred. Ferrellgas capitalizes computer software, equipment replacement and betterment expenditures that upgrade, replace or completely rebuild major mechanical components and extend the original useful life of the equipment. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from two to 30 years. Ferrellgas, using its best estimates based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, tests long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of its assets or asset groups might not be recoverable. The recoverability tests for property, plant and equipment are performed at the asset group level that represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The recoverability test is performed by determining the carrying value of the asset group and comparing it to the estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows of the asset group. The expected future cash flows are estimated based on Ferrellgas management’s plans. If the carrying value exceeds the expected undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the estimated fair market value and the carrying value of the asset group. (8) Goodwill: Ferrellgas records goodwill as the excess of the cost of acquisitions over the fair value of the related net assets at the date of acquisition. Ferrellgas tests goodwill for impairment annually during the second quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying value. Ferrellgas has determined that it has two reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes. As of July 31, 2019, one of these reporting units contains goodwill that is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair-value-based test. Under this test, the carrying value of each reporting unit is determined by assigning the assets and liabilities, including the existing goodwill and intangible assets, to those reporting units as of the date of the evaluation on a specific identification basis. To the extent a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, the reporting unit’s goodwill is impaired. The amount of impairment would be equal to the lesser of the excess of reporting unit carrying value over its fair value and the reporting unit’s recorded amount of goodwill. Ferrellgas completed its most recent annual goodwill impairment test on January 31, 2019 and did not incur an impairment loss. For fiscal 2018, the test was performed on January 31, 2018, and an impairment charge of $10.0 million related to a decline in future expected cash flows of an immaterial reporting unit of our Propane operations and related equipment sales segment was recorded. (9) Intangible assets: Intangible assets with finite useful lives, consisting primarily of customer related assets and non-compete agreements, permits, favorable lease arrangements and patented technology are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization calculated using the straight-line method over periods ranging from two to 15 years. When necessary, intangible assets’ useful lives are revised and the impact on amortization reflected on a prospective basis. Trade names and trademarks have indefinite lives, are not amortized, and are stated at cost. Ferrellgas tests finite-lived intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets or asset groups might not be recoverable. Ferrellgas tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually on January 31 or more frequently if circumstances dictate. The recoverability tests for definite-lived intangible assets are performed at the asset group level that represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The recoverability test is performed by determining the carrying value of the asset group and comparing it to the estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows of the asset group. The expected future cash flows are estimated based on Ferrellgas management’s plans. If the carrying value exceeds the expected undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the estimated fair market value and the carrying value of the asset group. (10) Derivative instruments and hedging activities: Commodity and Transportation Fuel Price Risk. Ferrellgas’ overall objective for entering into commodity based derivative contracts, including commodity options and swaps, is to hedge a portion of its exposure to market fluctuations in propane, gasoline and diesel prices. Ferrellgas’ risk management activities primarily attempt to mitigate price risks related to the purchase, storage, transport and sale of propane generally in the contract and spot markets from major domestic energy companies on a short-term basis. Ferrellgas attempts to mitigate these price risks through the use of financial derivative instruments and forward propane purchase and sales contracts. Additionally, from time to time Ferrellgas risk management activities attempt to mitigate price risks related to the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel for use in the transport of propane from retail fueling stations through the use of financial derivative instruments. Ferrellgas’ risk management strategy involves taking positions in the forward or financial markets that are equal and opposite to Ferrellgas’ positions in the physical products market in order to minimize the risk of financial loss from an adverse price change. This risk management strategy is successful when Ferrellgas’ gains or losses in the physical product markets are offset by its losses or gains in the forward or financial markets. The propane related financial derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. The gasoline and diesel related financial derivatives have not historically been formally designated and documented as a hedge of exposure to fluctuations in the market price of fuel. Ferrellgas’ risk management activities may include the use of financial derivative instruments including, but not limited to, futures, swaps, and options to seek protection from adverse price movements and to minimize potential losses. Ferrellgas enters into these financial derivative instruments primarily with brokers who are clearing members with the Intercontinental Exchange or the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and, to a lesser extent, directly with third parties in the over-the-counter market. All of Ferrellgas’ financial derivative instruments are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Ferrellgas also enters into forward propane purchase and sales contracts with counterparties. These forward contracts qualify for the normal purchase normal sales exception within GAAP guidance and are therefore not recorded on Ferrellgas’ financial statements until settled. On the date that derivative contracts are entered into, other than those designated as normal purchases or normal sales, Ferrellgas makes a determination as to whether the derivative instrument qualifies for designation as a hedge. These financial instruments are formally designated as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure, and that designation as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction are documented. Because of the high degree of correlation between the hedging instrument and the underlying exposure being hedged, fluctuations in the value of the derivative instrument are generally offset by changes in the anticipated cash flows of the underlying exposure being hedged. Since the fair value of these derivatives fluctuates over their contractual lives, their fair value amounts should not be viewed in isolation, but rather in relation to the anticipated cash flows of the underlying hedged transaction and the overall reduction in Ferrellgas’ risk relating to adverse fluctuations in propane prices. Ferrellgas formally assesses, both at inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the financial instruments that are used in hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in the anticipated cash flows of the related underlying exposures. Any ineffective portion of a financial instrument’s change in fair value is recognized in “Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales” in the consolidated statements of operations. Financial instruments formally designated and documented as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure are recorded gross at fair value as either “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, “Other current liabilities”, or “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value reported in other comprehensive income. Financial instruments not formally designated and documented as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure are recorded at fair value as “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, “Other current liabilities”, or “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value reported in “Operating expense” on the consolidated statements of operations. Interest Rate Risk. Fluctuations in interest rates subject Ferrellgas to interest rate risk. Decreases in interest rates increase the fair value of Ferrellgas’ fixed rate debt, while increases in interest rates subject Ferrellgas to the risk of increased interest expense related to its variable rate borrowings. Ferrellgas may enter into fair value hedges to help reduce its fixed interest rate risk. Interest rate swaps may be used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of fixed rate debt due to changes in interest rates. Fixed rate debt that has been designated as being hedged is adjusted to offset the change in the fair value of interest rate derivatives that are fair value hedges, which are classified as “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, Other current liabilities” or as “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of fixed rate debt and any related fair value hedges are recognized as they occur in “Interest expense” on the consolidated statements of operations. Ferrellgas may enter into cash flow hedges to help reduce its variable interest rate risk. Interest rate swaps are used to hedge the risk associated with rising interest rates and their effect on forecasted interest payments related to variable rate borrowings. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. Thus, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the hedges are recorded in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, “Other current liabilities” or as “Other liabilities” with an offsetting entry to “Other comprehensive income” at interim periods and are subsequently recognized as interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations when the forecasted transaction impacts earnings. Changes in the fair value of any cash flow hedges that are considered ineffective are recognized as interest expense on the consolidated statement of operations as they occur. (11) Revenue recognition: Revenues from Ferrellgas’ propane operations and related equipment sales segment are recognized at the time product is delivered with payments generally due 30 days after receipt. Amounts are considered past due after 30 days. Ferrellgas determines accounts receivable allowances based on management’s assessment of the creditworthiness of the customers and other collection actions. Ferrellgas offers “even pay” billing programs that can create customer deposits or advances. Revenue is recognized from these customer deposits or advances to customers at the time product is delivered. Other revenues, which include revenue from the sale of propane appliances and equipment is recognized at the time of delivery or installation. Ferrellgas recognizes shipping and handling revenues and expenses for sales of propane, appliances and equipment at the time of delivery or installation. Shipping and handling revenues are included in the price of propane charged to customers, and are classified as revenue. Revenues from annually billed, non-refundable propane tank rentals are recognized in “Revenues: other” on a straight-line basis over one year. Prior to the dispositions in 2018 which constituted Ferrellgas’ Midstream operations segment, revenues included crude oil sales, pipeline tariffs, trucking fees, rail throughput fees, pipeline management services, leasing, throughput, storage and salt water disposal. These revenues were recognized upon completion of the related service or delivery of product. (12) Shipping and handling expenses: Shipping and handling expenses related to delivery personnel, vehicle repair and maintenance and general liability expenses are classified within “Operating expense” in the consolidated statements of operations. Depreciation expenses on delivery vehicles Ferrellgas owns are classified within “Depreciation and amortization expense.” Delivery vehicles and distribution technology leased by Ferrellgas are classified within “Equipment lease expense.” See Note E – Supplemental financial statement information – for the financial statement presentation of shipping and handling expenses. (13) Cost of sales: “Cost of sales – propane and other gas liquids sales” includes all costs to acquire propane and other gas liquids, the costs of storing and transporting inventory prior to delivery to Ferrellgas’ customers, the results from risk management activities to hedge related price risk and the costs of materials related to the refurbishment of Ferrellgas’ portable propane tanks. “Cost of sales - midstream operations” includes all costs incurred to purchase and transport crude oil, including the costs of terminaling and transporting crude oil prior to delivery to customers and the costs of salt water disposal. “Cost of sales – other” primarily includes costs related to the sale of propane appliances and equipment. (14) Operating expense: “Operating expense” primarily includes the personnel, vehicle, delivery, handling, plant, office, selling, marketing, credit and collections and other expenses. (15) General and administrative expenses: “General and administrative expense” primarily includes personnel and incentive expense related to executives and employees, as well as other overhead expenses related to centralized corporate functions. (16) Stock-based plans: Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plans (“ICPs”) The ICPs are not Ferrellgas stock-compensation plans; however, in accordance with Ferrellgas’ partnership agreements, all Ferrellgas employee-related costs incurred by Ferrell Companies are allocated to Ferrellgas. As a result, Ferrellgas incurs a non-cash compensation charge from Ferrell Companies. During the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the portion of the total non-cash compensation charge relating to the ICPs was $0.0 million, $0.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively. During fiscal 2019 there were no plan-based awards granted under the ICP and all outstanding SARs are currently valued at zero. Ferrell Companies is authorized to issue up to 9.25 million stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) that are based on shares of Ferrell Companies common stock. The SARs were established by Ferrell Companies to allow upper-middle and senior level managers as well as directors of the general partner to participate in the equity growth of Ferrell Companies. The SARs awards vest ratably over periods ranging from zero to 10 years or 100% upon a change of control of Ferrell Companies, or upon the death, disability or retirement at the age of 65 of the participant. All awards expire 10 years from the date of issuance. The fair value of each award is estimated on each balance sheet date using a binomial valuation model. (17) Income taxes: Ferrellgas Partners is a publicly-traded master limited partnership with one subsidiary that is a taxable corporation. The operating partnership is a limited partnership with three subsidiaries that are taxable corporations. Partnerships are generally not subject to federal income tax, although publicly-traded partnerships are treated as corporations for federal income tax purposes and therefore subject to Federal income tax unless a qualifying income test is satisfied. If this qualifying income test is satisfied, the publicly-traded partnership will be treated as a partnership for Federal income tax purposes. Based on Ferrellgas’ calculations, Ferrellgas Partners satisfies the qualifying income test. As a result, except for the taxable corporations, Ferrellgas Partners’ earnings or losses for Federal income tax purposes are included in the tax returns of the individual partners, Ferrellgas Partners’ unitholders. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas Partners reflect federal income taxes related to the above mentioned taxable corporations and certain states that allow for income taxation of partnerships. Net earnings for financial statement purposes may differ significantly from taxable income reportable to Ferrellgas Partners unitholders as a result of differences between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities, the taxable income allocation requirements under Ferrellgas Partners’ partnership agreement and differences between Ferrellgas Partners’ financial reporting fiscal year end and its calendar tax year end. Income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Current expense (benefit) $ 180 $ 1,140 $ (1,154) Deferred expense (benefit) 143 (3,818) 11 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 323 $ (2,678) $ (1,143) Deferred taxes consisted of the following: July 31, 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets (included in Other assets, net) $ 631 $ 715 Deferred tax liabilities (included in Other liabilities) (76) (16) Net deferred tax asset $ 555 $ 699 (18) Sales taxes: Ferrellgas accounts for the collection and remittance of sales tax on a net tax basis. As a result, these amounts are not reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. (19) Net loss per common unitholders’ interest: Net loss per common unitholders’ interest is computed by dividing “Net loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.,” after deducting the general partner’s approximate 1% interest, by the weighted average number of outstanding common units and the dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding unit options. See Note P – Net loss per common unitholders’ interest – for further discussion about these calculations. (20) Loss contingencies: In the normal course of business, Ferrellgas is involved in various claims and legal proceedings. Ferrellgas records a liability for such matters when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amounts can be reasonably estimated. When only a range of possible loss can be established, the most probable amount in the range is accrued. If no amount within this range is a better estimate than any other amount within the range, the minimum amount in the range is accrued. Legal costs associated with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred. (21) 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 (“ASU 2014‑09”). 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. Upon adoption, Ferrellgas applied ASU 2014‑09 only to contracts that were not completed, referred to as open contracts. Ferrellgas adopted ASU 2014‑09 beginning on August 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. This method requires that the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014‑09 be recognized in partner’s deficit at the date of adoption, August 1, 2018. ASU 2014‑09 has not materially impacted Ferrellgas’ consolidated financial statements, and as a result there was no cumulative effect to record as of the date of adoption. Results for reporting periods beginning after August 1, 2018 are presented under ASU 2014-09, while amounts reported for prior periods have not been adjusted and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods. See Note J - Revenue from contracts with customers for additional information related to revenues and contract costs, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures required under ASU 2014-09. 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. The new standard requires lessees to apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. An entity may elect the transition relief option in ASU 2018-11, “Leases: Targeted Improvements” which, among other things, provides entities with an option to recognize the cumulative-effect adjustment from the modified retrospective application to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption and consequently, to continue to report comparative periods in compliance with the prior guidance (ASC 840). Ferrellgas expects to elect this additional transition method. Additionally, Ferrellgas currently expects to elect the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning we would not recognize right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for those leases. We also currently expect to elect the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for our most significant leasing activity, which includes vehicle and real estate leases. Ferrellgas is continuing to evaluate the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas has made significant progress in assessing the impact of the standard and planning for the adoption and implementation. The implementation team has completed scoping and the data gathering process of our current lease portfolio. Ferrellgas continues to perform a completeness assessment over the lease population, analyze the financial statement impact of adopting the standards, and evaluate the impact of adoption on our existing accounting policies and disclosures. Further, our implementation team is in the process of determining appropriate changes to our business processes, systems, and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard. Ferrellgas believes that the adoption of this standard, which will be effective for Ferrellgas August 1, 2019, will result in material increases to right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and a corresponding change in classification of certain expenses contained on our consolidated statements of operations. On August 1, 2019, Ferrellgas expects to recognize additional operating lease liabilities ranging from $120 million to $140 million, with corresponding right-of-use assets based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments using preliminary estimates of discount rates. Ferrellgas does not believe the adoption of this standard will impact the compliance calculations for our debt covenants. Ferrellgas has not finalized the effects of these expected changes from the new standard. 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. 2017‑12 In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017‑12, Financial Instruments - Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, which is intended to improve the financial reporting for hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements. Ferrellgas has made significant progress in assessing the impact of the standard and planning for the adoption and implementation. Ferrellgas believes that the adoption of this standard, which will be effective for Ferrellgas August 1, 2019, will result in additional disclosure related to the impact on the consolidated statement of operations for derivatives designated as hedging instruments. Ferrellgas has not finalized the effects of these expected changes from the new standard. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2018‑15 In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018‑15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract which is intended to clarify the accounting for implementation costs related to a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. Costs for implementation activities in the application development stage are deferred, depending on the nature of the costs, while costs incurred during the preliminary project and post-implementation stages are expensed. Any deferred costs are amortized over the term of the service contract. The new guidance can be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. Ferrellgas adopted ASU 2018-15 on a prospective basis to all implementation costs incurred after January 31, 2019 with an immaterial impact on our consolidated results of operations for the six months ended July 31, 2019. .
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Significant Accounting Policies
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	B. 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, 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) Principles of consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas, L.P. and its subsidiaries after elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions. Ferrellgas, L.P. consolidates the following wholly-owned entities: Bridger Logistics, LLC, Sable Environmental, LLC, Sable SWD 2, LLC, Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc., Blue Rhino Canada, Inc., Ferrellgas Real Estate, Inc., Ferrellgas Finance Corp. and Ferrellgas Receivables, LLC (“Ferrellgas Receivables”), a special purpose entity that has agreements with Ferrellgas, L.P. to securitize, on an ongoing basis, a portion of its trade accounts receivable. Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation. (3) Fair value measurements: Ferrellgas, L.P. measures certain of its assets and liabilities at fair value, which is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants – in either the principal market or the most advantageous market. The principal market is the market with the greatest level of activity and volume for the asset or liability. The common framework for measuring fair value utilizes a three-level hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in the valuation techniques to derive fair values. The basis for fair value measurements for each level within the hierarchy is described below with Level 1 having the highest priority and Level 3 having the lowest. · Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. · Level 2: Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. · Level 3: Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable. (4) Accounts receivable : Accounts receivable are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at the gross outstanding amount adjusted for an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable that are acquired are initially recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition. Provisions for uncollectible accounts are established based upon our collection experience and the assessment of the collectability of specific amounts. Accounts receivable are written off in the period in which the receivable is deemed uncollectible. (5) Accounts receivable securitization: Through its wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary Ferrellgas Receivables, Ferrellgas, L.P. has agreements to securitize, on an ongoing basis, a portion of its trade accounts receivable. (6) Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using weighted average cost and actual cost methods. (7) Property, plant and equipment: Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and routine repairs are expensed as incurred. Ferrellgas, L.P. capitalizes computer software, equipment replacement and betterment expenditures that upgrade, replace or completely rebuild major mechanical components and extend the original useful life of the equipment. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from two to 30 years. Ferrellgas, L.P., using its best estimates based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, tests long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of its assets or asset groups might not be recoverable. The recoverability tests for property, plant and equipment are performed at the asset group level that represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The recoverability test is performed by determining the carrying value of the asset group and comparing it to the estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows of the asset group. The expected future cash flows are estimated based on Ferrellgas, L.P. management’s plans. If the carrying value exceeds the expected undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the estimated fair market value and the carrying value of the asset group. (8) Goodwill: Ferrellgas, L.P. records goodwill as the excess of the cost of acquisitions over the fair value of the related net assets at the date of acquisition. Ferrellgas, L.P. tests goodwill for impairment annually during the second quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying value. Ferrellgas, L.P. has determined that it has two reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes. As of July 31, 2019, one of these reporting units contains goodwill that is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair-value-based test. Under this test, the carrying value of each reporting unit is determined by assigning the assets and liabilities, including the existing goodwill and intangible assets, to those reporting units as of the date of the evaluation on a specific identification basis. To the extent a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, the reporting unit’s goodwill is impaired. The amount of impairment would be equal to the lesser of the excess of reporting unit carrying value over its fair value and the reporting unit’s recorded amount of goodwill. Ferrellgas, L.P. completed its most recent annual goodwill impairment test on January 31, 2019 and did not incur an impairment loss. For fiscal 2018, the test was performed on January 31, 2018 and an impairment charge of $10.0 million related to a decline in future expected cash flows of an immaterial reporting unit of our Propane operations and related equipment sales segment was recorded. (9) Intangible assets: Intangible assets with finite useful lives, consisting primarily of customer related assets and non-compete agreements, permits, favorable lease arrangements and patented technology are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization calculated using the straight-line method over periods ranging from two to 15 years. When necessary, intangible assets’ useful lives are revised and the impact on amortization reflected on a prospective basis. Trade names and trademarks have indefinite lives, are not amortized, and are stated at cost. Ferrellgas, L.P. tests finite-lived intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets or asset groups might not be recoverable. Ferrellgas, L.P. tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually on January 31 or more frequently if circumstances dictate. The recoverability tests for definite-lived intangible assets are performed at the asset group level that represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The recoverability test is performed by determining the carrying value of the asset group and comparing it to the estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows of the asset group. The expected future cash flows are estimated based on Ferrellgas, L.P. management’s plans. If the carrying value exceeds the expected undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the estimated fair market value and the carrying value of the asset group. (10) Derivative instruments and hedging activities: Commodity and Transportation Fuel Price Risk. Ferrellgas, L.P.’s overall objective for entering into commodity based derivative contracts, including commodity options and swaps, is to hedge a portion of its exposure to market fluctuations in propane, gasoline and diesel prices. Ferrellgas, L.P’s risk management activities primarily attempt to mitigate price risks related to the purchase, storage, transport and sale of propane generally in the contract and spot markets from major domestic energy companies on a short-term basis. Ferrellgas, L.P attempts to mitigate these price risks through the use of financial derivative instruments and forward propane purchase and sales contracts. Additionally, from time to time Ferrellgas, L.P.’s risk management activities attempt to mitigate price risks related to the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel for use in the transport of propane from retail fueling stations through the use of financial derivative instruments. Ferrellgas, L.P.’s risk management strategy involves taking positions in the forward or financial markets that are equal and opposite to Ferrellgas, L.P.’s positions in the physical products market in order to minimize the risk of financial loss from an adverse price change. This risk management strategy is successful when Ferrellgas, L.P.’s gains or losses in the physical product markets are offset by its losses or gains in the forward or financial markets. These propane related financial derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. The gasoline and diesel related financial derivatives have not historically been formally designated and documented as a hedge of exposure to fluctuations in the market price of fuel. Ferrellgas, L.P.’s risk management activities may include the use of financial derivative instruments including, but not limited to, futures, swaps, and options to seek protection from adverse price movements and to minimize potential losses. Ferrellgas, L.P. enters into these financial derivative instruments primarily with brokers who are clearing members with the Intercontinental Exchange or the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and, to a lesser extent, directly with third parties in the over-the-counter market. All of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s financial derivative instruments are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Ferrellgas, L.P. also enters into forward propane purchase and sales contracts with counterparties. These forward contracts qualify for the normal purchase normal sales exception within GAAP guidance and are therefore not recorded on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s financial statements until settled. On the date that derivative contracts are entered into, other than those designated as normal purchases or normal sales, Ferrellgas, L.P. makes a determination as to whether the derivative instrument qualifies for designation as a hedge. These financial instruments are formally designated as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure and that designation, as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction are documented. Because of the high degree of correlation between the hedging instrument and the underlying exposure being hedged, fluctuations in the value of the derivative instrument are generally offset by changes in the anticipated cash flows of the underlying exposure being hedged. Since the fair value of these derivatives fluctuates over their contractual lives, their fair value amounts should not be viewed in isolation, but rather in relation to the anticipated cash flows of the underlying hedged transaction and the overall reduction in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s risk relating to adverse fluctuations in propane prices. Ferrellgas, L.P. formally assesses, both at inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the financial instruments that are used in hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in the anticipated cash flows of the related underlying exposures. Any ineffective portion of a financial instrument’s change in fair value is recognized in “Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales” in the consolidated statements of operations. Financial instruments formally designated and documented as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure are recorded gross at fair value as either “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, “Other current liabilities” or “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value reported in other comprehensive income. Financial instruments not formally designated and documented as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure are recorded at fair value as “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, “Other current liabilities”, or “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value reported in “Operating expense” on the consolidated statements of operations. Interest Rate Risk. Fluctuations in interest rates subject Ferrellgas, L.P. to interest rate risk. Decreases in interest rates increase the fair value of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s fixed rate debt, while increases in interest rates subject Ferrellgas, L.P. to the risk of increased interest expense related to its variable rate borrowings. Ferrellgas, L.P. may enter into fair value hedges to help reduce its fixed interest rate risk. Interest rate swaps may be used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of fixed rate debt due to changes in interest rates. Fixed rate debt that has been designated as being hedged is adjusted to offset the change in the fair value of interest rate derivatives that are fair value hedges, which are classified as “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, Other current liabilities” or as “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of fixed rate debt and any related fair value hedges are recognized as they occur in “Interest expense” on the consolidated statements of operations. Ferrellgas, L.P. may enter into cash flow hedges to help reduce its variable interest rate risk. Interest rate swaps are used to hedge the risk associated with rising interest rates and their effect on forecasted interest payments related to variable rate borrowings. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. Thus, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the hedges are recorded in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, “Other current liabilities” or as “Other liabilities” with an offsetting entry to ”Other comprehensive income” at interim periods and are subsequently recognized as interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations when the forecasted transaction impacts earnings. Changes in the fair value of any cash flow hedges that are considered ineffective are recognized as interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations as they occur. (11) Revenue recognition: Revenues from Ferrellgas, L.P.’s propane operations and related equipment sales segment are recognized at the time product is delivered with payments generally due 30 days after receipt. Amounts are considered past due after 30 days. Ferrellgas, L.P. determines accounts receivable allowances based on management’s assessment of the creditworthiness of the customers and other collection actions. Ferrellgas, L.P. offers “even pay” billing programs that can create customer deposits or advances. Revenue is recognized from these customer deposits or advances to customers at the time product is delivered. Other revenues, which include revenue from the sale of propane appliances and equipment is recognized at the time of delivery or installation. Ferrellgas, L.P. recognizes shipping and handling revenues and expenses for sales of propane, appliances and equipment at the time of delivery or installation. Shipping and handling revenues are included in the price of propane charged to customers, and are classified as revenue. Revenues from annually billed, non-refundable propane tank rentals are recognized in “Revenues: other” on a straight-line basis over one year. Prior to the dispositions in 2018 which constituted Ferrellgas, L.P.’s Midstream operations segment, revenues included crude oil sales, pipeline tariffs, trucking fees, rail throughput fees, pipeline management services, leasing, throughput, storage and salt water disposal. These revenues were recognized upon completion of the related service or delivery of product. (12) Shipping and handling expenses: Shipping and handling expenses related to delivery personnel, vehicle repair and maintenance and general liability expenses are classified within “Operating expense” in the consolidated statements of operations. Depreciation expenses on delivery vehicles Ferrellgas, L.P. owns are classified within “Depreciation and amortization expense.” Delivery vehicles and distribution technology leased by Ferrellgas, L.P. are classified within “Equipment lease expense.” See Note E – Supplemental financial statement information – for the financial statement presentation of shipping and handling expenses. (13) Cost of sales: “Cost of sales – propane and other gas liquids sales” includes all costs to acquire propane and other gas liquids, the costs of storing and transporting inventory prior to delivery to Ferrellgas, L.P.’s customers, the results from risk management activities to hedge related price risk and the costs of materials related to the refurbishment of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s portable propane tanks. “Cost of sales - midstream operations” includes all costs incurred to purchase and transport crude oil, including the costs of terminaling and transporting crude oil prior to delivery to customers and the costs of salt water disposal. “Cost of sales – other” primarily includes costs related to the sale of propane appliances and equipment. (14) Operating expenses: “Operating expense” primarily includes the personnel, vehicle, delivery, handling, plant, office, selling, marketing, credit and collections and other expenses. (15) General and administrative expenses: “ General and administrative expense” primarily includes personnel and incentive expense related to executives and employees, as well as other overhead expenses related to centralized corporate functions. (16) Stock-based plans: Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plans (“ICPs”) The ICPs are not Ferrellgas, L.P. stock-compensation plans; however, in accordance with Ferrellgas, L.P.’s partnership agreements, all Ferrellgas, L.P. employee-related costs incurred by Ferrell Companies are allocated to Ferrellgas, L.P. As a result, Ferrellgas, L.P. incurs a non-cash compensation charge from Ferrell Companies. During the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the portion of the total non-cash compensation charge relating to the ICPs was $0.0 million, $0.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively. During fiscal 2019 there were no plan-based awards granted under the ICP and all outstanding SARs are currently valued at zero. Ferrell Companies is authorized to issue up to 9.25 million stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) that are based on shares of Ferrell Companies common stock. The SARs were established by Ferrell Companies to allow upper-middle and senior level managers as well as directors of the general partner to participate in the equity growth of Ferrell Companies. The SARs awards vest ratably over periods ranging from zero to 10 years or 100% upon a change of control of Ferrell Companies, or upon the death, disability or retirement at the age of 65 of the participant. All awards expire 10 years from the date of issuance. The fair value of each award is estimated on each balance sheet date using a binomial valuation model. (17) Income taxes: Ferrellgas, L.P. is a limited partnership and owns three subsidiaries that are taxable corporations. As a result, except for the taxable corporations, Ferrellgas, L.P.’s earnings or losses for federal income tax purposes are included in the tax returns of the individual partners. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas, L.P. reflect federal income taxes related to the above mentioned taxable corporations and certain states that allow for income taxation of partnerships. Net earnings for financial statement purposes may differ significantly from taxable income reportable to partners as a result of differences between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities, the taxable income allocation requirements under Ferrellgas, L.P.’s partnership agreement and differences between Ferrellgas, L.P.’s financial reporting fiscal year end and limited partners tax year end. Income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Current expense (benefit) $ 150 $ 1,119 $ (1,160) Deferred expense (benefit) 143 (3,818) 11 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 293 $ (2,699) $ (1,149) Deferred taxes consisted of the following: July 31, 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets (included in Other assets, net) $ 631 $ 715 Deferred tax liabilities (included in Other liabilities) (76) (16) Net deferred tax asset $ 555 $ 699 (18) Sales taxes: Ferrellgas, L.P. accounts for the collection and remittance of sales tax on a net tax basis. As a result, these amounts are not reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. (19) Loss contingencies: In the normal course of business, Ferrellgas, L.P. is involved in various claims and legal proceedings. Ferrellgas, L.P. records a liability for such matters when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amounts can be reasonably estimated. When only a range of possible loss can be established, the most probable amount in the range is accrued. If no amount within this range is a better estimate than any other amount within the range, the minimum amount in the range is accrued. Legal costs associated with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred. (20) 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 (“ASU 2014-09”). 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. Upon adoption, Ferrellgas, L.P. applied ASU 2014-09 only to contracts that were not completed, referred to as open contracts. Ferrellgas, L.P. adopted ASU 2014-09 beginning on August 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. This method requires that the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 be recognized in partner’s deficit at the date of adoption, August 1, 2018. ASU 2014-09 has not materially impacted Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated financial statements, and as a result there was no cumulative effect to record as of the date of adoption. Results for reporting periods beginning after August 1, 2018 are presented under ASU 2014-09, while amounts reported for prior periods have not been adjusted and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods. See Note J - Revenue from contracts with customers for additional information related to revenues and contract costs, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures required under ASU 2014-09. 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. The new standard requires lessees to apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. An entity may elect the transition relief option in ASU 2018-11, “Leases: Targeted Improvements” which, among other things, provides entities with an option to recognize the cumulative-effect adjustment from the modified retrospective application to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption and consequently, continue to report comparative periods in compliance with the prior guidance (ASC 840). Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to elect this additional transition method. Additionally, Ferrellgas, L.P. currently expects to elect the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning we would not recognize right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for those leases. We also currently expect to elect the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for our most significant leasing activity, which includes vehicle and real estate leases. Ferrellgas, L.P. is continuing to evaluate the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas, L.P. has made significant progress in assessing the impact of the standard and planning for the adoption and implementation. The implementation team has completed scoping and the data gathering process of our current lease portfolio. Ferrellgas, L.P. continues to perform a completeness assessment over the lease population, analyze the financial statement impact of adopting the standards, and evaluate the impact of adoption on our existing accounting policies and disclosures. Further, our implementation team is in the process of determining appropriate changes to our business processes, systems, and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes that the adoption of this standard, which will be effective for Ferrellgas, L.P. August 1, 2019, will result in material increases to right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and a corresponding change in classification of certain expenses contained on our consolidated statements of operations. On August 1, 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to recognize additional operating lease liabilities ranging from $120 million to $140 million, with corresponding right-of-use assets based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments using preliminary estimates of discount rates. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not believe the adoption of this standard will impact the compliance calculations for our debt covenants. Ferrellgas, L.P. has not finalized the effects of these expected changes from the new standard. 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. 2017‑12 In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017‑12, Financial Instruments - Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , which is intended to improve the financial reporting for hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes that the adoption of this standard, which will be effective for Ferrellgas, L.P. August 1, 2019, will result in additional disclosure related to the impact on the consolidated statement of operations for derivatives designated as hedging instruments. Ferrellgas, L.P. has not finalized the effects of these expected changes from the new standard. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2018-15 In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract which is intended to clarify the accounting for implementation costs related to a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. Costs for implementation activities in the application development stage are deferred, depending on the nature of the costs, while costs incurred during the preliminary project and post-implementation stages are expensed. Any deferred costs are amortized over the term of the service contract. The new guidance can be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. Ferrellgas, L.P. adopted ASU 2018-15 on a prospective basis to all implementation costs incurred after January 31, 2019 with an immaterial impact on our consolidated results of operations for the six months ended July 31, 2019. .

Acquisitions, dispositions and

Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combinations	C. Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions Acquisitions Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their estimated fair market values as of the acquisition dates. The results of operations are included in the consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition. The pro forma effect of these transactions was not material to Ferrellgas’ balance sheets or results of operations. Propane operations and related equipment sales During fiscal 2019, Ferrellgas acquired propane distribution assets, primarily of independent distributors, with an aggregate value of $15.2 million in the following transactions: · Salathe Gas Co., based in Louisiana, acquired September 2018; · North Star Exchange, Inc., based in Indiana, acquired October 2018; · Wylie LP Gas Inc., based in Texas, acquired October 2018; · Co-op Butane Inc., based in Louisiana, acquired in December 2018; · American Propane, based in Oklahoma, acquired January 2019; · Reliable Propane Inc., based in Missouri, acquired in February 2019; · AAA Propane, Inc., based in Colorado, acquired in June 2019. During fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas acquired propane distribution assets with an aggregate value of $20.6 million in the following transactions: · Lindsey Propane LLC, based in Tennessee, acquired August 2017; · Sevier County Propane, based in Tennessee, acquired August 2017; · Service Plus Propane, Inc., based in Virginia, acquired September 2017; · Tapper Propane, Inc., based in Michigan, acquired November 2017; and · Diamond Propane LLC, based in New York, acquired June 2018. During fiscal 2017, Ferrellgas acquired propane distribution assets of Valley Center Propane, based in California, with an aggregate value of $4.4 million. These acquisitions were funded as follows on their dates of acquisition: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Cash payments, net of cash acquired $ 13,551 $ 18,141 $ 3,539 Issuance of liabilities and other costs and considerations 1,650 2,426 856 Aggregate fair value of transactions $ 15,201 $ 20,567 $ 4,395 The aggregate fair values, for the acquisitions in propane operations and related equipment sales reporting segment, were allocated as follows, including any adjustments identified during the measurement period: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Working capital $ 31 $ 758 $ 139 Customer tanks, buildings, land and other 11,560 10,022 1,220 Goodwill 1,410 — — Customer lists 1,272 7,758 2,648 Non-compete agreements 928 2,029 388 Aggregate fair value of net assets acquired $ 15,201 $ 20,567 $ 4,395 The estimated fair values and useful lives of assets acquired during fiscal 2019 are based on a preliminary valuation and are subject to final valuation adjustments. Ferrellgas intends to continue its analysis of the net assets of these transactions to determine the final allocation of the total purchase price to the various assets and liabilities acquired. The estimated fair values and useful lives of assets acquired during fiscal 2018 and 2017 are based on internal valuations and included only minor adjustments during the 12 month period after the date of acquisition. Due to the immateriality of these adjustments, Ferrellgas did not retrospectively adjust the consolidated statements of operations for those measurement period adjustments. Dispositions Propane operations and related equipment sales During July 2018, Ferrellgas completed the sale of a group of assets encompassing an immaterial reporting unit within our Propane operations segment for approximately $26.6 million in cash. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $15.2 million related to this sale. The assets sold consist primarily of working capital and equipment. Midstream operations During July 2018, Ferrellgas completed the sale of a subsidiary and a group of assets within the Midstream operations segment for approximately $57.0 million in cash. The subsidiary sold was Bridger Environmental LLC, which encompasses all saltwater disposal activities previously operated by Ferrellgas. The group of assets sold includes all assets, excluding working capital, associated with the crude oil trucking operations previously operated by Ferrellgas. Additionally, the sale included two crude oil injection terminals. In separate transactions, the remaining assets of the Bridger Terminal business were sold to various parties. The largest of these assets, the Swan Ranch Terminal, was sold for $8.0 million in cash. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $120.2 million related to these sales. Additionally, during fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas sold all 1,292 rail cars utilized in the Midstream operations segment for approximately $51.3 million in cash. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $36.8 million related to the sale of these rail cars. Proceeds from the transaction were used to reduce outstanding debt on Ferrellgas’ previous senior secured credit facility. During fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas completed the sale of Bridger Energy, LLC, included in the Midstream operations segment, in exchange for an $8.5 million secured promissory note due in May 2020 which was fully paid on February 20, 2019. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $4.0 million related to this sale. The combined results from operations of these various Midstream dispositions in our Consolidated Statements of Operations includes losses before income taxes for the years ended July 31, 2018 and 2017 of $55.4 million and $62.2 million, respectively. The combined losses before income taxes attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. for the years ended July 31, 2018 and 2017 was $54.8 million and $61.6 million, respectively. “Loss on asset sales and disposals” consists of: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Loss on sale of: Propane-related accessories reporting unit $ — $ 15,194 $ — Midstream trucking, water disposal & terminal assets 2,679 120,240 — Midstream railcars — 36,762 — Bridger Energy — 4,002 — Other 8,289 11,201 14,457 Loss on asset sales and disposals $ 10,968 $ 187,399 $ 14,457
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combinations	C. Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions Acquisitions Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their estimated fair market values as of the acquisition dates. The results of operations are included in the consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition. The pro forma effect of these transactions was not material to Ferrellgas, L.P.’s balance sheets or results of operations. Propane operations and related equipment sales During fiscal 2019, Ferrellgas acquired propane distribution assets, primarily of independent distributors, with an aggregate value of $15.2 million in the following transactions: · Salathe Gas Co., based in Louisiana, acquired September 2018; · North Star Exchange, Inc., based in Indiana, acquired October 2018; · Wylie LP Gas Inc., based in Texas, acquired October 2018; · Co-op Butane Inc., based in Louisiana, acquired in December 2018; · American Propane, based in Oklahoma, acquired January 2019; · Reliable Propane Inc., based in Missouri, acquired in February 2019; · AAA Propane, Inc., based in Colorado, acquired in June 2019. During fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. acquired propane distribution assets with an aggregate value of $20.6 million in the following transactions: · Lindsey Propane LLC, based in Tennessee, acquired August 2017; · Sevier County Propane, based in Tennessee, acquired August 2017; · Service Plus Propane, Inc., based in Virginia, acquired September 2017; · Tapper Propane, Inc., based in Michigan, acquired November 2017; and · Diamond Propane LLC, based in New York, acquired June 2018. During fiscal 2017, Ferrellgas, L.P. acquired propane distribution assets of Valley Center Propane, based in California, with an aggregate value of $4.4 million. These acquisitions were funded as follows on their dates of acquisition: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Cash payments, net of cash acquired $ 13,551 $ 18,141 $ 3,539 Issuance of liabilities and other costs and considerations 1,650 2,426 856 Aggregate fair value of transactions $ 15,201 $ 20,567 $ 4,395 The aggregate fair values, for the acquisitions in propane operations and related equipment sales reporting segment, were allocated as follows, including any adjustments identified during the measurement period: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Working capital 31 758 139 Customer tanks, buildings, land and other 11,560 10,022 1,220 Goodwill 1,410 — — Customer lists 1,272 7,758 2,648 Non-compete agreements 928 2,029 388 Aggregate fair value of net assets acquired $ 15,201 $ 20,567 $ 4,395 The estimated fair values and useful lives of assets acquired during fiscal 2019 are based on a preliminary valuation and are subject to final valuation adjustments. Ferrellgas, L.P. intends to continue its analysis of the net assets of these transactions to determine the final allocation of the total purchase price to the various assets and liabilities acquired. The estimated fair values and useful lives of assets acquired during fiscal 2018 and 2017 are based on internal valuations and included only minor adjustments during the 12 month period after the date of acquisition. Due to the immateriality of these adjustments, Ferrellgas, L.P. did not retrospectively adjust the consolidated statements of operations for those measurement period adjustments. Dispositions Propane operations and related equipment sales During July 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. completed the sale of a group of assets encompassing an immaterial reporting unit within our Propane operations segment for approximately $26.6 million in cash. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $15.2 million related to this sale. The assets sold consist primarily of working capital and equipment. Midstream operations During July 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. completed the sale of a subsidiary and a group of assets within the Midstream operations segment for approximately $57.0 million in cash. The subsidiary sold was Bridger Environmental LLC, which encompasses all saltwater disposal activities previously operated by Ferrellgas Partners. The group of assets sold includes all assets, excluding working capital, associated with the crude oil trucking operations previously operated by Ferrellgas Partners. Additionally, the sale included two crude oil injection terminals. In separate transactions, the remaining assets of the Bridger Terminal business were sold to various parties. The largest of these assets, the Swan Ranch Terminal, was sold for $8.0 million in cash. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $120.2 million related to these sales. Additionally, during fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. sold all 1,292 rail cars utilized in the Midstream operations segment for approximately $51.3 million in cash. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $36.8 million related to the sale of these rail cars. Proceeds from the transaction were used to reduce outstanding debt on Ferrellgas L.P.’s previous senior secured credit facility. During fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. completed the sale of Bridger Energy, LLC, included in the Midstream operations segment, in exchange for an $8.5 million secured promissory note due in May 2020 which was fully paid on February 20, 2019. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $4.0 million related to this sale. The combined results from operations of these various Midstream dispositions in our Consolidated Statements of Operations includes losses before income taxes for the years ended July 31, 2018 and 2017 of $55.4 million and $62.2 million, respectively. The combined losses before income taxes attributable to Ferrellgas for the years ended July 31, 201 8 and 2017 was $54.8 million and $61.6 million, respectively. “Loss on asset sales and disposals” consists of: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Loss on sale of: Propane-related accessories reporting unit $ — $ 15,194 $ — Midstream trucking, water disposal & terminal assets 2,679 120,240 — Midstream railcars — 36,762 — Bridger Energy — 4,002 — Other 8,289 11,201 14,457 Loss on asset sales and disposals $ 10,968 $ 187,399 $ 14,457

Quarterly Distributions Of Avai

Quarterly Distributions Of Available Cash	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Quarterly Distributions Of Available Cash	D. Quarterly distribution of available cash To the extent it is not precluded from doing so by a debt covenant or other restriction, Ferrellgas Partners makes quarterly cash distributions of all of its “available cash.” Available cash is defined in the partnership agreement of Ferrellgas Partners as, generally, the sum of its consolidated cash receipts less consolidated cash disbursements and net changes in reserves established by the general partner for future requirements. Reserves are retained in order to provide for the proper conduct of Ferrellgas Partners’ business, or to provide funds for distributions with respect to any one or more of the next four fiscal quarters. Distributions are made within 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter ending October, January, April and July to holders of record on the applicable record date. Currently, Ferrellgas Partners is not permitted, pursuant to the restricted payments covenant under its indenture, to make restricted payments, including distributions to common unitholders. See Note H – Debt for further discussion. Any distributions by Ferrellgas Partners in an amount equal to 100% of its available cash, as defined in its partnership agreement, will be made to the common unitholders and the general partner. Additionally, the payment of incentive distributions to the holders of incentive distribution rights will be made to the extent that certain target levels of cash distributions are achieved.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Quarterly Distributions Of Available Cash	D. Quarterly distribution of available cash To the extent it is not precluded from doing so by a debt covenant or other restriction, Ferrellgas, L.P. makes quarterly cash distributions of all of its “available cash.” Available cash is defined in the partnership agreement of Ferrellgas, L.P. as, generally, the sum of its consolidated cash receipts less consolidated cash disbursements and net changes in reserves established by the general partner for future requirements. Reserves are retained in order to provide for the proper conduct of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s business, or to provide funds for distributions with respect to any one or more of the next four fiscal quarters. Distributions are made within 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter ending October, January, April and July. Any distributions by Ferrellgas, L.P. in an amount equal to 100% of its available cash, as defined in its partnership agreement, will be made approximately 99% to Ferrellgas Partners and approximately 1% to the general partner. See Note H – Debt for additional disclosures related to Ferrellgas, L.P.’s ability to make quarterly cash distributions.

Supplemental Financial Statemen

Supplemental Financial Statement Information	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	E. Supplemental financial statement information Inventories consist of the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Propane gas and related products $ 66,001 $ 71,180 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 14,453 12,514 Inventories $ 80,454 $ 83,694 In addition to inventories on hand, Ferrellgas enters into contracts to take delivery of propane for supply procurement purposes with terms that generally do not exceed 36 months. Most of these contracts call for payment based on market prices at the date of delivery. As of July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas had committed, for supply procurement purposes, to take delivery of approximately 2.3 million gallons of propane at fixed prices. Property, plant and equipment, net consist of the following: Estimated useful lives July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Land Indefinite $ 35,165 $ 33,719 Land improvements 2-20 14,149 13,361 Buildings and improvements 20 86,444 71,612 Vehicles, including transport trailers 8-20 111,283 85,893 Bulk equipment and district facilities 5-30 109,751 103,627 Tanks, cylinders and customer equipment 2-30 779,827 769,165 Computer and office equipment 2-5 111,838 109,346 Construction in progress n/a 7,061 14,394 1,255,518 1,201,117 Less: accumulated depreciation 658,795 643,394 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 596,723 $ 557,723 Depreciation expense totaled $60.7 million, $67.1 million and $68.1 million for fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Broker margin deposit assets $ 25,028 $ 2,851 Other 17,247 32,011 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 42,275 $ 34,862 Other assets, net consist of the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Notes receivable, less current portion $ 16,216 $ 27,491 Other 52,889 47,097 Other assets, net $ 69,105 $ 74,588 Other current liabilities consist of the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Accrued interest $ 20,484 $ 22,222 Customer deposits and advances 24,686 22,829 Accrued payroll 17,356 16,060 Accrued insurance 18,524 15,100 Price risk management liabilities 14,198 1,832 Other 42,989 61,580 Other current liabilities $ 138,237 $ 139,623 Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following consolidated statements of operations line items: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 215,780 $ 195,646 $ 175,164 Depreciation and amortization expense 6,375 4,947 3,909 Equipment lease expense 30,759 25,765 26,299 $ 252,914 $ 226,358 $ 205,372 For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, Ferrellgas considers cash equivalents to include all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less. Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Cash paid (refunded) for: Interest $ 166,897 $ 159,271 $ 143,441 Income taxes $ 141 $ (291) $ 310 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ 1,650 $ 1,993 $ 139 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ 1,132 $ 264 $ 164
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	E. Supplemental financial statement information Inventories consist of the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Propane gas and related products $ 66,001 $ 71,180 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 14,453 12,514 Inventories $ 80,454 $ 83,694 In addition to inventories on hand, Ferrellgas, L.P. enters into contracts to take delivery of propane for supply procurement purposes with terms that generally do not exceed 36 months. Most of these contracts call for payment based on market prices at the date of delivery. As of July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. had committed, for supply procurement purposes, to take delivery of approximately 2.3 million gallons of propane at fixed prices. Property, plant and equipment, net consist of the following: Estimated useful lives July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Land Indefinite $ 35,165 $ 33,719 Land improvements 2-20 14,149 13,361 Buildings and improvements 20 86,444 71,612 Vehicles, including transport trailers 8-20 111,283 85,893 Bulk equipment and district facilities 5-30 109,751 103,627 Tanks, cylinders and customer equipment 2-30 779,827 769,165 Computer and office equipment 2-5 111,838 109,346 Construction in progress n/a 7,061 14,394 1,255,518 1,201,117 Less: accumulated depreciation 658,795 643,394 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 596,723 $ 557,723 Depreciation expense totaled $60.7 million, $67.1 million and $68.1 million for fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Broker margin deposit assets $ 25,028 $ 2,851 Other 17,129 31,979 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 42,157 $ 34,830 Other assets, net consist of the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Notes receivable, less current portion $ 16,216 $ 27,491 Other 52,889 47,097 Other assets, net $ 69,105 $ 74,588 Other current liabilities consist of the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Customer deposits and advances 24,686 22,829 Accrued interest 16,550 18,288 Accrued payroll 17,356 16,060 Accrued insurance 18,524 15,100 Price risk management liabilities 14,198 1,832 Other 42,989 61,580 Other current liabilities $ 134,303 $ 135,689 Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following consolidated statements of operations line items: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 215,780 $ 195,646 $ 175,164 Depreciation and amortization expense 6,375 4,947 3,909 Equipment lease expense 30,759 25,765 26,299 $ 252,914 $ 226,358 $ 205,372 For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, Ferrellgas, L.P. considers cash equivalents to include all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less. Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Cash paid (refunded) for: Interest $ 136,106 $ 128,479 $ 122,084 Income taxes $ 111 $ (311) $ 305 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ 1,650 $ 1,993 $ 139 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ 1,132 $ 264 $ 164

Accounts And Notes Receivable,

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	F. Accounts and notes receivable, net and accounts receivable securitization Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 106,145 $ 120,079 Accounts receivable not pledged as collateral (including other reserves) 1,218 8,272 Note receivable - current portion 2,660 132 Other 36 26 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,463) (2,455) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 107,596 $ 126,054 On May 14, 2018, Ferrellgas entered into a seventh amendment to its accounts receivable securitization facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Fifth Third Bank and PNC Bank, National Association. The amendment extends the maturity date to May 2021 and increases the size of the facility from a maximum borrowing capacity of $225.0 million to $250.0 million at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 200 basis points. The amended accounts receivable securitization facility also includes provisions for the issuance of letters of credit with a $50.0 million sublimit. The facility continues to contain provisions where maximum purchase levels are reduced during periods of the year when working capital requirements are lower to efficiently reduce unused capacity fees. At July 31, 2019, $106.1 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $62.0 million of collateralized notes payable due to the commercial paper conduit. At July 31, 2018, $120.1 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $58.0 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 July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas had received cash proceeds of $62.0 million from trade accounts receivables securitized, with no remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds. As of July 31, 2018, Ferrellgas had received cash proceeds of $58.0 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 5.5% and 5.2% as of July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	F. Accounts and notes receivable, net and accounts receivable securitization Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 106,145 $ 120,079 Accounts receivable not pledged as collateral (including other reserves) 1,218 8,272 Note receivable - current portion 2,660 132 Other 36 26 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,463) (2,455) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 107,596 $ 126,054 On May 14, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a seventh amendment to its accounts receivable securitization facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Fifth Third Bank and PNC Bank, National Association. The amendment extends the maturity date to May 2021 and increases the size of the facility from a maximum borrowing capacity of $225.0 million to $250.0 million at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 200 basis points. The amended accounts receivable securitization facility also includes provisions for the issuance of letters of credit with a $50.0 million sublimit. The facility continues to contain provisions where maximum purchase levels are reduced during periods of the year when working capital requirements are lower to efficiently reduce unused capacity fees. At July 31, 2019, $106.1 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $62.0 million of collateralized notes payable due to the commercial paper conduit. At July 31, 2018, $120.1 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $58.0 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 July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. had received cash proceeds of $62.0 million from trade accounts receivables securitized, with no remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds. As of July 31, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. had received cash proceeds of $58.0 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 5.5% and 5.2% as of July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Goodwill And Intangible Assets,

Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net	G. Goodwill and intangible assets, net Goodwill and intangible assets, net consist of the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Gross Carrying Accumulated Gross Carrying Accumulated Amount Amortization Net Amount Amortization Net Goodwill, net $ 247,195 $ — $ 247,195 $ 246,098 $ — $ 246,098 Intangible assets, net Amortized intangible assets Customer related $ 442,652 $ (390,052) $ 52,600 $ 441,393 $ (376,605) $ 64,788 Non-compete agreements 25,582 (20,645) 4,937 24,653 (19,511) 5,142 Other 3,513 (3,513) — 3,513 (3,513) — 471,747 (414,210) 57,537 469,559 (399,629) 69,930 Unamortized intangible assets Trade names & trademarks 51,020 — 51,020 51,021 — 51,021 Total intangible assets, net $ 522,767 $ (414,210) $ 108,557 $ 520,580 $ (399,629) $ 120,951 During fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $10.0 million related to a decline in future expected cash flows of an immaterial reporting unit of our Propane operations and related equipment sales segment. Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows: Propane operations and related equipment sales Balance July 31, 2017 $ 256,103 Impairment (10,005) Balance July 31, 2018 246,098 Acquisitions 1,410 Other (313) Balance July 31, 2019 $ 247,195 Customer related intangible assets have estimated lives of 15 years and non-compete agreements and other intangible assets have estimated lives ranging from five to 10 years. Ferrellgas intends to utilize all acquired trademarks and trade names and does not believe there are any legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economical or other factors that would limit their useful lives. Therefore, trademarks and trade names have indefinite useful lives. Customer related intangibles carry a weighted average life of 15 years, and non-compete agreements and other intangibles carry a weighted average life of nine years. Aggregate amortization expense related to intangible assets, net: For the year ended July 31, 2019 $ 14,581 2018 31,345 2017 32,148 Estimated amortization expense: For the year ended July 31, 2020 $ 9,121 2021 8,382 2022 6,993 2023 6,666 2024 6,390
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net	G. Goodwill and intangible assets, net Goodwill and intangible assets, net consist of the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Gross Gross Carrying Accumulated Carrying Accumulated Amount Amortization Net Amount Amortization Net Goodwill, net $ 247,195 $ — $ 247,195 $ 246,098 $ — $ 246,098 Intangible assets, net Amortized intangible assets Customer related $ 442,652 $ (390,052) $ 52,600 $ 441,393 $ (376,605) $ 64,788 Non-compete agreements 25,582 (20,645) 4,937 24,653 (19,511) 5,142 Other 3,513 (3,513) — 3,513 (3,513) — 471,747 (414,210) 57,537 469,559 (399,629) 69,930 Unamortized intangible assets Trade names & trademarks 51,020 — 51,020 51,021 — 51,021 Total intangible assets, net $ 522,767 $ (414,210) $ 108,557 $ 520,580 $ (399,629) $ 120,951 During fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $10.0 million related to a decline in future expected cash flows of an immaterial reporting unit of our Propane operations and related equipment sales segment. Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows: Propane operations and related equipment sales Balance July 31, 2017 $ 256,103 Impairment (10,005) Balance July 31, 2018 246,098 Acquisitions 1,410 Other (313) Balance July 31, 2019 $ 247,195 Customer related intangible assets have estimated lives of 15 years and non-compete agreements and other intangible assets have estimated lives ranging from five to 10 years. Ferrellgas, L.P. intends to utilize all acquired trademarks and trade names and does not believe there are any legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economical or other factors that would limit their useful lives. Therefore, trademarks and trade names have indefinite useful lives. Customer related intangibles carry a weighted average life of 15 years and non-compete agreements and other intangibles carry a weighted average life of nine years. Aggregate amortization expense related to intangible assets, net: For the year ended July 31, 2019 $ 14,581 2018 31,345 2017 32,148 Estimated amortization expense: For the year ended July 31, 2020 $ 9,121 2021 8,382 2022 6,993 2023 6,666 2024 6,390

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	H. Debt Short-term borrowings Ferrellgas classifies borrowings on the Revolving Facility portion of its Senior Secured Credit Facility (each, as defined below) as short-term, because they are currently used to fund working capital needs that management intends to pay down within the twelve month period following the balance sheet date. As of July 31, 2019 and 2018, $43.0 million and $32.8 million, respectively, were classified as short-term borrowings. For further discussion see the “Long-term debt — Senior secured credit facilities” section below. Long-term debt Long-term debt consists of the following: 2019 2018 Senior notes Fixed rate, 6.50%, due 2021 (1) $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2023 (2) 500,000 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2022, net of unamortized premium of $1,633 and $2,375 at 2019 and 2018, respectively (3) 476,633 477,375 Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020, net of unamortized discount of $1,319 and $3,766 at 2019 and 2018, respectively (4) 355,681 353,234 Senior secured term loan Variable interest rate, Term Loan, expected to mature May 2023 (5) 275,000 275,000 Notes payable 10.7% and 11.2% weighted average interest rate at July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, due 2020 to 2029, net of unamortized discount of $711 and $977 at July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively 5,962 6,221 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance and other costs 2,113,276 2,111,830 Unamortized debt issuance and other costs (24,516) (30,791) Less: current portion of long-term debt 631,756 2,402 Long-term debt $ 1,457,004 $ 2,078,637 (1) During November 2010, the operating partnership issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2021. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the operating partnership, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due on May 1, 2021. (2) During June 2015, the operating partnership issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2023. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the operating partnership, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The operating partnership would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to June 2021. (3) During fiscal 2014, the operating partnership issued $475.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2022. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the operating partnership, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The operating partnership would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to November 2019. (4) During January 2017, Ferrellgas Partners issued $175.0 million in aggregate principal amount of additional 8.625% unsecured senior notes due 2020, issued at 96% of par. Ferrellgas Partners contributed the net proceeds from the offering of approximately $166.1 million to the operating partnership, which used such amounts to repay borrowings under its previous senior secured credit facility. During April 2010, Ferrellgas Partners issued $280.0 million of its fixed rate senior notes. During March 2011, Ferrellgas Partners redeemed $98.0 million of these fixed rate senior notes. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas Partners and are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of the operating partnership. 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. (5) The Senior Secured Credit Facility, including the Term Loan, will mature on the earlier of (i) May 4, 2023 and (ii) the date that is 90 days prior to the earliest maturity date of any series of the operating partnership’s outstanding notes after giving effect to any extensions or refinancings thereof. As of this filing, the earliest maturity date of any series of the operating partnership’s outstanding notes is May 1, 2021, except for the reclassification of the Term Loan from long-term to current. See additional discussion below under “ Senior secured credit facilities. ” The scheduled annual principal payments on long-term debt are as follows (this reflects the classification of the $275 million Term Loan as current. See additional discussion below under “ Senior secured credit facilities ”): Scheduled annual For the year ending July 31, principal payments 2020 $ 634,052 2021 501,842 2022 476,187 2023 500,756 2024 292 Thereafter 544 Total $ 2,113,673 Senior secured credit facilities On May 4, 2018, the operating partnership entered into a new $575.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “Senior Secured Credit Facility”), consisting of a $300.0 million revolving line of credit (the “Revolving Facility”) and a $275.0 million term loan (the “Term Loan”), which mature on the earlier of (i) May 4, 2023 and (ii) the date that is 90 days prior to the earliest maturity date of any series of the operating partnership’s outstanding notes after giving effect to any extensions or refinancings thereof. As of this filing, the earliest maturity date of any series of the operating partnership’s outstanding notes is May 1, 2021. Revolving Facility borrowings bear interest at the Prime Rate + 4.75% and Term Loan borrowings bear interest at LIBOR + 5.75%. The Revolving Facility includes a $125.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. Borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are available for working capital needs, capital expenditures and other general partnership purposes, including the refinancing of existing indebtedness and acquisitions, within certain limits. The Term Loan does not include any scheduled principal payments and the Revolving Facility does not have any scheduled commitment reductions before maturity; however, the Term Loan requires prepayments pursuant to the following: 1) certain asset sales, 2) 50% of any excess cash flow, as defined by the Term Loan, in any fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2019, 3) certain insurance proceeds, and 4) certain tax refunds. Disagreement with Agent under Senior Secured Credit Facility: The financing agreement governing the operating partnership’s Senior Secured Credit Facility requires the operating partnership to deliver certain financial and other information to TPG Specialty Lending, Inc., as administrative agent and collateral agent under the financing agreement (“TPG”). Under these requirements, the operating partnership must, among other matters, deliver certain quarterly unaudited consolidated financial information of the operating partnership and its subsidiaries to TPG within 55 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, including the fourth fiscal quarter, of each fiscal year. The operating partnership failed to deliver certain quarterly financial information for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2019, and a related required compliance certificate, to TPG by the applicable deadline of September 24, 2019. TPG delivered a notice of default with respect to these matters on September 25, 2019, and the operating partnership delivered all required financial information and the related compliance certificate to TPG on September 25, 2019. The operating partnership believes that, under applicable law, such delivery cured the event of default under the financing agreement and therefore that no event of default presently exists. TPG, however, has advised the operating partnership of TPG’s belief that the event of default cannot be cured by delivery of the required information after the deadline and therefore that the event of default is continuing and will continue unless and until it is waived under the terms of the financing agreement. The parties have attempted to agree on a waiver of the disputed event of default. However, as of the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, no such agreement has been reached, as the terms proposed by TPG were not acceptable to the operating partnership and, in the operating partnership’s opinion, were not commercially reasonable under the circumstances. As a result of the failure to reach an agreement, the operating partnership and TPG continue to dispute the existence of an event of default under the financing agreement. Additionally, TPG has advised the operating partnership of TPG’s belief that the audited consolidated financial statements of the operating partnership and its subsidiaries for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2019, as included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, do not satisfy the requirements set forth in the financing agreement for delivery of annual audited financial statements because the report of our independent registered public accounting firm on such financial statements includes an “explanatory paragraph” regarding substantial doubt as to the operating partnership’s ability to continue as a going concern, notwithstanding that the independent registered public accounting firm’s report expresses an unqualified opinion with respect to such financial statements. The operating partnership disagrees with the position articulated by TPG on this matter and believes that the operating partnership has fully complied with the requirements set forth in the financing agreement with respect to delivery of such financial statements. However, based on the position previously articulated by TPG on this matter, the operating partnership believes that TPG may assert that an event of default has occurred under the financing agreement with respect to the operating partnership’s compliance with the covenant requiring delivery of audited financial statements. As a result of the notice of default delivered by TPG, the operating partnership has classified the $275 million Senior secured term loan as Current Portion of Long-Term Debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.The operating partnership will vigorously defend itself against any remedial action that TPG may take in respect of alleged events of default that the operating partnership does not believe are continuing or have occurred. The Senior Secured Credit Facility is secured with substantially all of the assets of the operating partnership and its subsidiaries, and Ferrellgas Partners’ and the general partner’s partnership interests in the operating partnership, and contains various affirmative and negative covenants and default provisions, as well as requirements with respect to the maintenance of specified financial ratios and limitations on the making of loans and investments. As of July 31, 2019, the operating partnership had borrowings of $275.0 million under the Term Loan at an interest rate of 8.16%, which was classified as current (see additional discussion above of the reclassification of the Term Loan from long-term to current), and $43.0 million under the Revolving Facility at a weighted average interest rate of 9.47%, which was classified as short-term borrowings. As of July 31, 2019, the operating partnership had available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Facility of $ 155.1 million. As of July 31, 2018, the operating partnership had borrowings of $275.0 million under the Term Loan at an interest rate of 7.86%, which was classified as long-term debt and $32.8 million under the Revolving Facility at an interest rate of 9.75%, which was classified as short-term borrowings . As of July 31, 2018, the operating partnership had available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Facility of $159.3 million. Letters of credit outstanding at July 31, 2019 and 2018 totaled $101.9 million and $107.9 million, respectively, and were used to secure insurance arrangements, product purchases and commodity hedges. At July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas had remaining available letter of credit capacity of $23.1 million. At July 31, 2018, Ferrellgas had remaining available letter of credit capacity of $17.1 million. Ferrellgas incurred commitment fees of $1.0 million, $0.7 million and $1.1 million in fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. On June 6, 2019, the operating partnership entered into an amendment to the agreement governing its Senior Secured Credit Facility. Among other matters, the amendment updated the calculation of the fixed charge coverage ratio for purposes of the fixed charge coverage ratio in the agreement to exclude certain maintenance capital expenditures related to the purchase of new propane delivery trucks which have historically been leased. The amendment provides that up to a specified amount of such maintenance capital expenditures will not be deducted from consolidated EBITDA for purposes of the calculation. The operating partnership was in compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio covenant, as amended, as of July 31, 2019. Financial covenants 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 to, among other things, make restricted payments and incur additional indebtedness. The general partner believes that the most restrictive of these covenants are the restricted payments covenants in the indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners and the indentures governing the outstanding notes of the operating partnership, which are discussed below. Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., the master limited partnership The indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners due June 15, 2020 contains a covenant that restricts the ability of Ferrellgas Partners to make certain restricted payments, including distributions on its common units. Under this covenant, subject to the limited exception described below, Ferrellgas Partners may not make a restricted payment unless its consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio (defined in the indenture generally to mean the ratio of trailing four quarters consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense, both as adjusted for certain, specified items) is at least 1.75x, on a pro forma basis giving effect to the restricted payment and, if applicable, certain other specified events. As of July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas Partners’ consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.33x. If the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio is below 1.75x, Ferrellgas Partners may make restricted payments of up to $50.0 million in total over a sixteen quarter period. As a result of distributions paid to common unitholders in September 2017, December 2017, March 2018, June 2018 and September 2018, while this ratio was less than 1.75x, Ferrellgas Partners has used substantially all of its capacity under the limited exception and therefore is currently restricted by this covenant from making future restricted payments, including distributions to common unitholders. Accordingly, no distributions have been or will be paid to common unitholders for the three months ended July 31, 2019, and, unless this indenture is amended or replaced or Ferrellgas Partners’ consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio improves to at least 1.75x, this covenant will continue to prohibit Ferrellgas Partners from making common unit distributions. Ferrellgas, L.P., the operating partnership Similar to the indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners, the indentures governing the outstanding notes of the operating partnership contain covenants that restrict the ability of the operating partnership to make certain restricted payments, including distributions to Ferrellgas Partners. Under these covenants, subject to the limited exception described below, the operating partnership may not make a restricted payment unless its consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio (defined in the indentures generally to mean the ratio of trailing four quarters consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense, both as adjusted for certain, specified items) is at least 1.75x on a pro forma basis giving effect to the restricted payment and, if applicable, certain other specified events. As of July 31, 2019, the operating partnership’s consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.67x . If the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio is below 1.75x, the operating partnership may make restricted payments in limited amounts determined under the indentures. Because the operating partnership’s consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was below 1.75x as of April 30, 2019, the distribution made by the operating partnership on June 15, 2019 for payment of interest on Ferrellgas Partners’ unsecured senior notes due 2020 was made from capacity under the limited exception to the ratio requirement. Although the operating partnership believes that its remaining capacity under the limited exception to the ratio requirement under the operating partnership’s indentures, and its ability to comply with the limitations on distributions under our Senior Secured Credit Facility, will allow it to make distributions to Ferrellgas Partners to cover interest payments on Ferrellgas Partners’ unsecured senior notes due 2020 through the maturity of those notes, the restrictions in these debt agreements may prevent the operating partnership from making distributions to Ferrellgas Partners to enable it to pay cash distributions to its unitholders. Debt and interest expense reduction strategy Ferrellgas continues to pursue a strategy to further reduce its debt and interest expense. Achievements under this strategy during fiscal 2018 included entering into the new Senior Secured Credit Facility, amending our accounts receivable securitization facility and selling certain assets. Other opportunities include the generation of additional cash flows organically or through accretive acquisitions, restructuring or refinancing existing indebtedness, selling additional assets, maintaining the suspension of Ferrellgas’common unit distributions, issuing equity or executing one or more debt exchanges. Ferrellgas expects to maintain our debt and interest expense reduction strategy until our consolidated leverage ratio reaches a level that we deem appropriate for our business. During fiscal 2019, Ferrellgas engaged Moelis & Company LLC as our financial advisor and the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP to assist with our debt and interest expense reduction strategy . Termination of interest rate swaps In May 2012, Ferrellgas entered into a $140.0 million interest rate swap agreement to hedge against changes in fair value on a portion of its $500.0 million 6.5% fixed rate senior notes due 2021. Ferrellgas received 6.5% and paid a one-month LIBOR plus 4.715%, on the $140.0 million swapped. Ferrellgas accounted for this agreement as a fair value hedge. On May 3, 2018, Ferrellgas terminated this swap and paid the counterparty $4.2 million. Since the interest rate swap terminated involves a hedge of an interest-bearing liability, the senior notes due May 1, 2021, Ferrellgas capitalized the fair value of the hedge at termination of $4.2 million and will amortize the balance on a straight-line basis to interest expense over the remaining useful life of the hedged item. See Note L – Derivative instruments and hedging activities for more information. In May 2012, Ferrellgas entered into a forward interest rate swap agreement to hedge against variability in forecasted interest payments on Ferrellgas’ previous senior secured credit facility and collateralized note payable borrowings under the accounts receivable securitization facility. From August 2015 through July 2017, Ferrellgas paid 1.95% and received variable payments based on one-month LIBOR for the notional amount of $175.0 million. From August 2017 through May 2018, Ferrellgas paid 1.95% and received variable payments based on one-month LIBOR for the notional amount of $100.0 million. Ferrellgas accounted for this agreement as a cash flow hedge. On May 3, 2018, Ferrellgas terminated this interest rate swap. Ferrellgas recorded the immaterial gain immediately to earnings. The cash flows from these contracts are reported as operating activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. See Note L – Derivative instruments and hedging activities for more information.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	H. Debt Short-term borrowings Ferrellgas, L.P classifies borrowings on the Revolving Facility portion of its Senior Secured Credit Facility (each, as defined below) as short-term, because they are currently used to fund working capital needs that management intends to pay down within the twelve month period following the balance sheet date . As of July 31, 2019 and 2018, $43.0 million and $32.8 million, respectively, were classified as short-term borrowings. For further discussion see the “Long-term debt – Senior secured credit facilities” section below. Long-term debt Long-term debt consists of the following: 2019 2018 Senior notes Fixed rate, 6.50%, due 2021 (1) $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2023 (2) 500,000 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2022, net of unamortized premium of $1,633 and $2,375 at 2019 and 2018, respectively (3) 476,633 477,375 Senior secured term loan Variable interest rate, Term Loan, expected to mature May 2023 (4) 275,000 275,000 Notes payable 10.7% and 11.2% weighted average interest rate at July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, due 2020 to 2029, net of unamortized discount of $711 and $977 at July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively 5,962 6,221 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance and other costs 1,757,595 1,758,596 Unamortized debt issuance and other costs (23,562) (28,057) Less: current portion of long-term debt 277,029 2,402 Long-term debt $ 1,457,004 $ 1,728,137 (1) During November 2010, Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of new 6.50% senior notes due 2021.These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and are effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P., to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due on May 1, 2021. (2) During June 2015, Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2023. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and are effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P., to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. Ferrellgas, L.P. would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to June 2021. (3) During fiscal 2014, Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $475.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2022. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and are effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P., to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. Ferrellgas, L.P. would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to November 2019. (4) The Senior Secured Credit Facility, including the Term Loan, will mature on the earlier of (i) May 4, 2023 and (ii) the date that is 90 days prior to the earliest maturity date of any series of the operating partnership’s outstanding notes after giving effect to any extensions or refinancings thereof. As of this filing, the earliest maturity date of any series of the operating partnership’s outstanding notes is May 1, 2021, except for the reclassification of the Term Loan from long-term to current. See additional discussion below under “ Senior secured credit facilities. ” The scheduled annual principal payments on long-term debt are as follows (this reflects the classification of the $275 million Term Loan as current. See additional discussion below under “ Senior secured credit facilities ”): For the year ending July 31, Scheduled annual 2020 $ 277,052 2021 501,842 2022 476,187 2023 500,756 2024 292 Thereafter 544 Total $ 1,756,673 Senior secured credit facilities On May 4, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a new $575.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “Senior Secured Credit Facility”) consisting of a $300.0 million revolving line of credit (the “Revolving Facility”) and a $275.0 million term loan (the “Term Loan”), which mature on the earlier of (i) May 4, 2023 and (ii) the date that is 90 days prior to the earliest maturity date of any series of the operating partnership’s outstanding notes after giving effect to any extensions or refinancings thereof. As of this filing, the earliest maturity date of any series of the operating partnership’s outstanding notes is May 1, 2021. Revolving Facility borrowings bear interest at the Prime Rate + 4.75% and Term Loan borrowings bear interest at LIBOR + 5.75%. The Revolving Facility includes a $125.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. Borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are available for working capital needs, capital expenditures and other general partnership purposes, including the refinancing of existing indebtedness and acquisitions, within certain limits. The Term Loan does not include any scheduled principal payments and the Revolving Facility does not have any scheduled commitment reductions before maturity; however, the Term Loan requires prepayments pursuant to the following: 1) certain asset sales, 2) 50% of any excess cash flow, as defined by the Term Loan, in any fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2019, 3) certain insurance proceeds, and 4) certain tax refunds. Disagreement with Agent under Senior Secured Credit Facility: The financing agreement governing the operating partnership’s Senior Secured Credit Facility requires the operating partnership to deliver certain financial and other information to TPG Specialty Lending, Inc., as administrative agent and collateral agent under the financing agreement (“TPG”). Under these requirements, the operating partnership must, among other matters, deliver certain quarterly unaudited consolidated financial information of the operating partnership and its subsidiaries to TPG within 55 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, including the fourth fiscal quarter, of each fiscal year. The operating partnership failed to deliver certain quarterly financial information for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2019, and a related required compliance certificate, to TPG by the applicable deadline of September 24, 2019. TPG delivered a notice of default with respect to these matters on September 25, 2019, and the operating partnership delivered all required financial information and the related compliance certificate to TPG on September 25, 2019. The operating partnership believes that, under applicable law, such delivery cured the event of default under the financing agreement and therefore that no event of default presently exists.TPG, however, has advised the operating partnership of TPG’s belief that the event of default cannot be cured by delivery of the required information after the deadline and therefore that the event of default is continuing and will continue unless and until it is waived under the terms of the financing agreement.The parties have attempted to agree on a waiver of the disputed event of default. However, as of the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, no such agreement has been reached, as the terms proposed by TPG were not acceptable to the operating partnership and, in the operating partnership’s opinion, were not commercially reasonable under the circumstances. As a result of the failure to reach an agreement, the operating partnership and TPG continue to dispute the existence of an event of default under the financing agreement. Additionally, TPG has advised the operating partnership of TPG’s belief that the audited consolidated financial statements of the operating partnership and its subsidiaries for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2019, as included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, do not satisfy the requirements set forth in the financing agreement for delivery of annual audited financial statements because the report of our independent registered public accounting firm on such financial statements includes an “explanatory paragraph” regarding substantial doubt as to the operating partnership’s ability to continue as a going concern, notwithstanding that the independent registered public accounting firm’s report expresses an unqualified opinion with respect to such financial statements. The operating partnership disagrees with the position articulated by TPG on this matter and believes that the operating partnership has fully complied with the requirements set forth in the financing agreement with respect to delivery of such financial statements. However, based on the position previously articulated by TPG on this matter, the operating partnership believes that TPG may assert that an event of default has occurred under the financing agreement with respect to the operating partnership’s compliance with the covenant requiring delivery of audited financial statements. As a result of the notice of default delivered by TPG, the operating partnership has classified the $275 million Senior secured term loan as Current Portion of Long-Term Debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.The operating partnership will vigorously defend itself against any remedial action that TPG may take in respect of alleged events of default that the operating partnership does not believe are continuing or have occurred. The Senior Secured Credit Facility is secured with substantially all of the assets of Ferrellgas, L.P. and its subsidiaries, and Ferrellgas Partners’ and the general partner’s partnership interests in Ferrellgas, L.P., and contains various affirmative and negative covenants and default provisions, as well as requirements with respect to the maintenance of specified financial ratios and limitations on the making of loans and investments. As of July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. had borrowings of $275.0 million under the Term Loan at an interest rate of 8.16%, which was classified as current, (see additional discussion above of the reclassification of the Term Loan from long-term to current) and $43.0 million under the Revolving Facility at a weighted average interest rate of 9.47%, which was classified as short-term borrowings. As of July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. had available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Facility of $155.1 million. As of July 31, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. had borrowings of $275.0 million under the Term Loan at an interest rate of 7.86%, which was classified as long-term debt and $32.8 million under the Revolving Facility at an interest rate of 9.75%, which was classified as short-term borrowings. As of July 31, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. had available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Facility of $159.3 million. Letters of credit outstanding at July 31, 2019 and 2018 totaled $101.9 million and $107.9 million, respectively, and were used to secure insurance arrangements, product purchases and commodity hedges. At July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. had remaining available letter of credit capacity of $23.1 million. At July 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. had remaining available letter of credit capacity of $17.1 million. Ferrellgas, L.P. incurred commitment fees of $1.0 million, $0.7 million and $1.1 million in fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. On June 6, 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into an amendment to the agreement governing its Senior Secured Credit Facility. Among other matters, the amendment updated the calculation of the fixed charge coverage ratio for purposes of the fixed charge coverage ratio in the agreement to exclude certain maintenance capital expenditures related to the purchase of new propane delivery trucks which have historically been leased. The amendment provides that up to a specified amount of such maintenance capital expenditures will not be deducted from consolidated EBITDA for purposes of the calculation. The operating partnership was in compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio covenant, as amended, as of July 31, 2019. Financial covenants The agreements governing the operating partnership’s indebtedness contain various covenants that limit the operating partnership’s ability to, among other things, make restricted payments and incur additional indebtedness. The general partner believes that the most restrictive of these covenants are the restricted payments covenants in the indentures governing the outstanding notes of the operating partnership, which are discussed below. Similar to the indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners, the indentures governing the outstanding notes of the operating partnership contain covenants that restrict the ability of the operating partnership to make certain restricted payments, including distributions to Ferrellgas Partners. Under these covenants, subject to the limited exception described below, the operating partnership may not make a restricted payment unless its consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio (defined in the indentures generally to mean the ratio of trailing four quarters consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense, both as adjusted for certain, specified items) is at least 1.75x , on a pro forma basis giving effect to the restricted payment and, if applicable, certain other specified events. As of July 31, 2019, the operating partnership’s consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.67x . If the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio is below 1.75x, the operating partnership may make restricted payments in limited amounts determined under the indentures. Because the operating partnership’s consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was below 1.75x as of April 30, 2019, the distribution made by the operating partnership on June 15, 2019 for payment of interest on Ferrellgas Partners’ unsecured senior notes due 2020 was made from capacity under the limited exception to the ratio requirement. Although the operating partnership believes that its remaining capacity under the limited exception to the ratio requirement under the operating partnership’s indentures, and its ability to comply with the limitations on distributions under our Senior Secured Credit Facility, will allow it to make distributions to Ferrellgas Partners to cover interest payments on Ferrellgas Partners’ unsecured senior notes due 2020 through the maturity of those notes, the restrictions in these debt agreements may prevent the operating partnership from making distributions to Ferrellgas Partners to enable it to pay cash distributions to its unitholders. Debt and interest expense reduction strategy Ferrellgas, L.P. continues to pursue a strategy to further reduce its debt and interest expense. Achievements under this strategy during fiscal 2018 included entering into the new Senior Secured Credit Facility, amending our accounts receivable securitization facility and selling certain assets. Other opportunities include the generation of additional cash flows organically or through accretive acquisitions, restructuring or refinancing existing indebtedness, selling additional assets, maintaining the suspension of Ferrellgas Partners’ common unit distributions, issuing equity or executing one or more debt exchanges. Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to maintain our debt and interest expense reduction strategy until the consolidated leverage ratio reaches a level that we deem appropriate for our business. During fiscal 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. engaged Moelis & Company LLC as our financial advisor and the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP to assist with our debt and interest expense reduction strategy . Termination of interest rate swaps In May 2012, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a $140.0 million interest rate swap agreement to hedge against changes in fair value on a portion of its $500.0 million 6.5% fixed rate senior notes due 2021. Ferrellgas, L.P. received 6.5% and paid a one-month LIBOR plus 4.715%, on the $140.0 million swapped. The operating partnership accounted for this agreement as a fair value hedge. On May 3, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. terminated this swap and paid the counterparty $4.2 million. Since the interest rate swap terminated involves a hedge of an interest-bearing liability, the senior notes due May 2021, Ferrellgas, L.P. capitalized the fair value of the hedge at termination of $4.2 million and will amortize the balance on a straight-line basis to interest expense over the remaining useful life of the hedged item. See Note L – Derivative instruments and hedging activities for more information. In May 2012, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a forward interest rate swap agreement to hedge against variability in forecasted interest payments on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s previous senior secured credit facility and collateralized note payable borrowings under the accounts receivable securitization facility. From August 2015 through July 2017, Ferrellgas, L.P. paid 1.95% and received variable payments based on one-month LIBOR for the notional amount of $175.0 million. From August 2017 through May 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. paid 1.95% and received variable payments based on one-month LIBOR for the notional amount of $100.0 million. Ferrellgas, L.P. accounted for this agreement as a cash flow hedge. On May 3, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. terminated this interest rate swap. Ferrellgas, L.P. recorded the immaterial gain immediately to earnings. The cash flows from these contracts are reported as operating activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. See Note L – Derivative instruments and hedging activities for more information.

Partners' deficit

Partners' deficit	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Partners' deficit	I. Partners’ deficit As of July 31, 2019 and 2018, limited partner units were beneficially owned by the following: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Public common unitholders (1) 69,612,939 69,612,939 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 an approximate 23.2% 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’ total beneficial ownership to 23.4%. (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 our general partner; and is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of our general partner and a related party. JEF Capital Management owns 4,758,859 of these common units and is owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust Two and other family trusts, all of which James E. Ferrell and/or his family members are the trustees and beneficiaries. James E. Ferrell holds all voting common stock of JEF Capital Management. The remaining 4,616 common units are held by Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc., which is wholly-owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust One, for which James E. Ferrell is the trustee and sole beneficiary. Together these limited partner units represent Ferrellgas Partners’ limited partners’ interest and an effective 98% economic interest in Ferrellgas Partners, exclusive of the general partner’s incentive distribution rights. The general partner has an effective 2% interest in Ferrellgas Partners, excluding incentive distribution rights. Since ongoing distributions have not yet reached the levels required to commence payment of incentive distribution rights to the general partner, distributions to the partners from operations or interim capital transactions will generally be made in accordance with the above percentages. In liquidation, allocations and distributions will be made in accordance with each common unitholder’s positive capital account. The common units of Ferrellgas Partners represent limited partner interests in Ferrellgas Partners, which give the holders thereof the right to participate in distributions made by Ferrellgas Partners and to exercise the other rights or privileges available to such holders under the Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. dated February 18, 2003, as amended (the “Partnership Agreement”). Under the terms of the Partnership Agreement, holders of common units have limited voting rights on matters affecting the business of Ferrellgas Partners. Generally, persons owning 20% or more of Ferrellgas Partners’ outstanding common units cannot vote; however, this limitation does not apply to those common units owned by the general partner or its “affiliates,” as such term is defined in the Partnership Agreement. The Partnership Agreement allows the general partner to issue an unlimited number of additional Ferrellgas general and limited partner interests of Ferrellgas Partners for such consideration and on such terms and conditions as shall be established by the general partner without the approval of any unitholders. Partnership distributions Ferrellgas Partners has recognized the following distributions: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Public common unitholders $ 6,962 $ 27,846 $ 56,561 Ferrell Companies 2,253 9,012 18,305 FCI Trading Corp. 20 80 160 Ferrell Propane, Inc. 5 20 41 James E. Ferrell 476 1,904 3,869 General partner 98 392 797 $ 9,814 $ 39,254 $ 79,733 Ferrellgas Partners paid cash distributions as detailed in the table above. Ferrellgas Partners did not declare a cash distribution related to the three months ended October 31, 2018, the three months ended January 31, 2019, the three months ended April 30, 2019, or the three months ended July 31, 2019. As discussed in Note H – Debt, Ferrellgas Partners was not permitted, pursuant to the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio under its indenture, to make restricted payments, including distributions to unitholders. Common unit repurchases During September 2016, Ferrellgas paid approximately $16.9 million to Jamex Marketing, LLC, and in return received approximately 0.9 million Ferrellgas Partners’ common units, which were cancelled upon receipt, and approximately 23 thousand barrels of crude oil. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)(“AOCI”) See Note L – Derivative instruments and hedging activities – for details regarding changes in fair value on risk management financial derivatives recorded within AOCI for the years ended July 31, 2019 and 2018. General partner’s commitment to maintain its capital account Ferrellgas’ partnership agreements allows the general partner to have an option to maintain its effective 2% general partner interest concurrent with the issuance of other additional equity. During fiscal 2019, the general partner made non-cash contributions of $0.1 million to Ferrellgas to maintain its effective 2% general partner interest. During fiscal 2018, 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]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Partners' deficit	I. Partners’ deficit Partnership distributions: Ferrellgas, L.P. has recognized the following distributions: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Ferrellgas Partners $ 40,706 $ 70,246 $ 102,978 General partner 415 716 1,050 See additional discussions about transactions with related parties in Note M – Transactions with related parties. Other Partnership distributions During September 2016, in connection with Ferrellgas Partners’ repurchase of common units, Ferrellgas, L.P distributed $15.9 million to Ferrellgas Partners. Other partnership contributions During fiscal 2017, Ferrellgas, L.P. received cash contributions of $166.1 million and $1.7 million from Ferrellgas Partners and the general partner, respectively, which were used to reduce borrowings under the previous senior secured credit facility. See additional discussions about transactions with related parties in Note M – Transactions with related parties. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(“AOCI”) See Note K – Derivative instruments and hedging activities – for details regarding changes in fair value on risk management financial derivatives recorded within AOCI for the years ended July 31, 2019 and 2018. 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 fiscal 2019, the general partner made non-cash contributions of $0.1 million to Ferrellgas, L.P. to maintain its 1.0101% general partner interest. During fiscal 2018, the general partner made cash contributions of $0.1 million and non-cash contributions of $0.1 million to Ferrellgas, L.P. to maintain its 1.0101% general partner interest.

Revenue from contracts with cus

Revenue from contracts with customers	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	J. Revenue from contracts with customers Ferrellgas adopted ASU 2014‑09 beginning on August 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. Ferrellgas earns revenue from contracts with customers primarily through the distribution of propane, as well as through the sale of propane related equipment and supplies. Revenues from propane and other gas liquids sales are comprised of revenue earned from the delivery of propane to tanks on customers’ premises, from the delivery of propane filled cylinders to customers, or from the sale of portable propane tanks to nationwide and local retailers and end use customers. Other revenues primarily include sales of appliances and other materials as well as other fees charged to customers. Upon adoption, Ferrellgas applied ASU 2014‑09 only to contracts that were not completed. Contracts with customers Ferrellgas’ contracts with customers are principally for the bulk delivery of propane to tanks, delivery of propane filled cylinders or the delivery of portable propane tanks to retailers. Ferrellgas sells propane to a wide variety of customers, including residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, wholesale and others. Ferrellgas’ performance obligations in these contracts are generally limited to the delivery of propane, and therefore revenues from these contracts are earned at the time product is delivered or, in the case of some of Ferrellgas’ portable tank exchange retailers who have consignment agreements, at the time the tanks are sold to the end use customer. Payment is generally due within 30 days. Revenues from sales of propane are included in Propane and other gas liquids sales on the consolidated statements of operations. Typically, Ferrellgas bills customers upon delivery and payment is generally due within 30 days. With its residential customers, Ferrellgas offers customers the ability to spread their annual heating costs over a longer period, typically twelve months. Customers who opt to spread their heating costs over a longer period are referred to as “even pay” customers. Ferrellgas charges other amounts to customers associated with the delivery of propane including hazardous materials fees and fuel surcharge fees. In some regions, Ferrellgas also sells appliances and related parts and fittings as well as other retail propane related services. Ferrellgas charges on an annual basis tank and equipment rental charges for customers that are using our equipment to store propane. Other revenues associated with deliveries of propane are earned at the time product is delivered. Revenues associated with sales of appliances and other materials or services are earned at the time of delivery or installation. Revenues associated with tank and equipment rentals are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over one year. Accounting estimates related to recognition of revenue require that Ferrellgas make estimates and assumptions about various factors including credits issued for completed sales, future returns and total consideration payable in instances where we have customer incentives payable to the customer. Disaggregation of revenue Ferrellgas disaggregates revenues based upon the type of customer and on the type of revenue. The following table presents retail propane revenues, wholesale propane revenues and other revenues. Retail revenues result from sales to end use customers, wholesale revenues result from sales to or through resellers and all other revenues include sales of appliances and other materials, other fees charged to customers and equipment rental charges. For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Retail - Sales to End Users $ 1,128,991 $ 1,082,046 $ 852,130 Wholesale - Sales to Resellers 419,349 448,943 396,100 Other Gas Sales 60,518 111,987 70,182 Other 75,534 147,847 145,162 Propane and related equipment revenues $ 1,684,392 $ 1,790,823 $ 1,463,574 Contract assets and liabilities Ferrellgas’ performance obligations are generally limited to the delivery of propane for our retail and wholesale contracts. Ferrellgas’ performance obligations with respect to sales of appliances and other materials and other revenues are limited to the delivery of the agreed upon good or service. Ferrellgas does not have material performance obligations that are delivered over time, thus all of our revenue is recognized at the time the goods, including propane, are delivered or installed. Ferrellgas offers “even pay” billing programs that can create customer deposits or advances, depending on whether Ferrellgas has delivered more propane than the customer has paid for or whether the customer has paid for more propane than what has been delivered. Revenue is recognized from these customer deposits or advances to customers at the time product is delivered. The advance or deposit is considered to be a contract asset or liability. Additionally, from time to time, we have customers that pay in advance for goods or services, and such amounts result in contract liabilities. Ferrellgas incurs incremental commissions directly related to the acquisition or renewal of customer contracts. The commissions are calculated and paid based upon the number of gallons sold to the acquired or renewed customer. The total amount of commissions that we incur is not material, and the commissions are expensed commensurate with the deliveries to which they relate; therefore, Ferrellgas does not capitalize these costs. The following table presents the opening and closing balances of our receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 96,450 $ 119,818 Contract assets $ 13,609 $ 8,691 Contract liabilities Deferred revenue (1) $ 31,974 $ 29,933 (1) Of the beginning balance of deferred revenue, $27.0 million was recognized as revenue during the year ended July 31, 2019. Remaining performance obligations Ferrellgas’ remaining performance obligations are generally limited to situations where its customers have remitted payment but have not yet received deliveries of propane. This most commonly occurs in Ferrellgas’ even pay billing programs and Ferrellgas expects that these balances will be recognized within a year or less as the customer takes delivery of propane.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	J. Revenue from contracts with customers Ferrellgas, L.P. adopted ASU 2014‑09 beginning on August 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. Ferrellgas, L.P. earns revenue from contracts with customers primarily through the distribution of propane, as well as through the sale of propane related equipment and supplies. Revenues from propane and other gas liquids sales are comprised of revenue earned from the delivery of propane to tanks on customers’ premises, from the delivery of propane filled cylinders to customers, or from the sale of portable propane tanks to nationwide and local retailers and end use customers. Other revenues primarily include sales of appliances and other materials as well as other fees charged to customers. Upon adoption, Ferrellgas, L.P. applied ASU 2014‑09 only to contracts that were not completed. Contracts with customers Ferrellgas, L.P.’s contracts with customers are principally for the bulk delivery of propane to tanks, delivery of propane filled cylinders or the delivery of portable propane tanks to retailers. Ferrellgas, L.P. sells propane to a wide variety of customers, including residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, wholesale and others. Ferrellgas, L.P.’s performance obligations in these contracts are generally limited to the delivery of propane, and therefore revenues from these contracts are earned at the time product is delivered or, in the case of some of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s portable tank exchange retailers who have consignment agreements, at the time the tanks are sold to the end use customer. Payment is generally due within 30 days. Revenues from sales of propane are included in Propane and other gas liquids sales on the consolidated statements of operations. Typically, Ferrellgas, L.P. bills customers upon delivery and payment is generally due within 30 days. With its residential customers, Ferrellgas, L.P offers customers the ability to spread their annual heating costs over a longer period, typically twelve months. Customers who opt to spread their heating costs over a longer period are referred to as “even pay” customers. Ferrellgas, L.P. charges other amounts to customers associated with the delivery of propane including hazardous materials fees and fuel surcharge fees. In some regions, Ferrellgas, L.P. also sells appliances and related parts and fittings as well as other retail propane related services. Ferrellgas, L.P. charges on an annual basis tank and equipment rental charges for customers that are using our equipment to store propane. Other revenues associated with deliveries of propane are earned at the time product is delivered. Revenues associated with sales of appliances and other materials or services are earned at the time of delivery or installation. Revenues associated with tank and equipment rentals are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over one year. Accounting estimates related to recognition of revenue require that Ferrellgas, L.P. make estimates and assumptions about various factors including credits issued for completed sales, future returns and total consideration payable in instances where we have customer incentives payable to the customer. Disaggregation of revenue Ferrellgas, L.P. disaggregates revenues based upon the type of customer and on the type of revenue. The following table presents retail propane revenues, wholesale propane revenues and other revenues. Retail revenues result from sales to end use customers, wholesale revenues result from sales to or through resellers and all other revenues include sales of appliances and other materials, other fees charged to customers and equipment rental charges. For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Retail - Sales to End Users $ 1,128,991 $ 1,082,046 $ 852,130 Wholesale - Sales to Resellers 419,349 448,943 396,100 Other Gas Sales 60,518 111,987 70,182 Other 75,534 147,847 145,162 Propane and related equipment revenues $ 1,684,392 $ 1,790,823 $ 1,463,574 Contract assets and liabilities Ferrellgas’ performance obligations are generally limited to the delivery of propane for our retail and wholesale contracts. Ferrellgas’ performance obligations with respect to sales of appliances and other materials and other revenues are limited to the delivery of the agreed upon good or service. Ferrellgas does not have material performance obligations that are delivered over time, thus all of our revenue is recognized at the time the goods, including propane, are delivered or installed. Ferrellgas offers “even pay” billing programs that can create customer deposits or advances, depending on whether Ferrellgas has delivered more propane than the customer has paid for or whether the customer has paid for more propane than what has been delivered. Revenue is recognized from these customer deposits or advances to customers at the time product is delivered. The advance or deposit is considered to be a contract asset or liability. Additionally, from time to time, we have customers that pay in advance for goods or services, and such amounts result in contract liabilities. Ferrellgas incurs incremental commissions directly related to the acquisition or renewal of customer contracts. The commissions are calculated and paid based upon the number of gallons sold to the acquired or renewed customer. The total amount of commissions that we incur is not material, and the commissions are expensed commensurate with the deliveries to which they relate; therefore, Ferrellgas does not capitalize these costs. The following table presents the opening and closing balances of our receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 96,450 $ 119,818 Contract assets $ 13,609 $ 8,691 Contract liabilities Deferred revenue (1) $ 31,974 $ 29,933 (1) Of the beginning balance of deferred revenue, $27.0 million was recognized as revenue during the year ended July 31, 2019. Remaining performance obligations Ferrellgas’ remaining performance obligations are generally limited to situations where its customers have remitted payment but have not yet received deliveries of propane. This most commonly occurs in Ferrellgas’ even pay billing programs and Ferrellgas expects that these balances will be recognized within a year or less as the customer takes delivery of propane.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	K. 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 July 31, 2019 and 2018 Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Significant Other Assets and Liabilities Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total July 31, 2019: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 1,259 $ — $ 1,259 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (16,015) $ — $ (16,015) July 31, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 22,470 $ — $ 22,470 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,910) $ — $ (1,910) 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 various note receivable financial instruments classified in “Other assets, net” on the consolidated balance sheet, are approximately $15.5 million, or $0.7 million less than its carrying amount as of July 31, 2019. The estimated fair value of these notes receivable was calculated using a discounted cash flow method which relied on significant unobservable inputs. At July 31, 2019 and July 31, 2018, the estimated fair value of Ferrellgas’ long-term debt instruments was $1,824.6 million and $1,935.1 million, respectively. Ferrellgas estimates the fair value of long-term debt based on quoted market prices. The fair value of Ferrellgas’ 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, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	K. 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 July 31, 2019 and 2018: Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Significant Other Assets and Liabilities Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total July 31, 2019: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 1,259 $ — $ 1,259 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (16,015) $ — $ (16,015) July 31, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 22,470 $ — $ 22,470 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,910) $ — $ (1,910) 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 various note receivable financial instruments classified in “Other assets, net” on the consolidated balance sheets, are approximately $15.5 million, or $0.7 million less than its carrying amount, as of July 31, 2019. The estimated fair value of these notes receivable was calculated using a discounted cash flow method which relied on significant unobservable inputs. At July 31, 2019 and July 31, 2018, the estimated fair value of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s long-term debt instruments was $1,562.2 million and $1,591.5 million, respectively. Ferrellgas, L.P. 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	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	L. 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. Prior to the sale of Bridger Energy, LLC in January 2018, all other commodity derivative instruments neither qualified nor were designated as cash flow hedges, therefore, the change in their fair value is recorded currently in earnings. Ferrellgas may periodically utilize derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. Derivative instruments and hedging activity During the year ended July 31, 2019 and 2018, Ferrellgas did not 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 within Ferrellgas’ consolidated balance sheets as of July 31, 2019 and 2018: July 31, 2019 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 $ 910 Other current liabilities $ 14,198 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 349 Other liabilities 1,817 Total $ 1,259 Total $ 16,015 July 31, 2018 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 $ 17,123 Other current liabilities $ 1,832 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 5,347 Other liabilities 78 Total $ 22,470 Total $ 1,910 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 July 31, 2019 and July 31, 2018, respectively: July 31, 2019 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 25,028 Other current liabilities $ 1,217 Other assets, net 2,969 Other liabilities — $ 27,997 $ 1,217 July 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 2,851 Other current liabilities $ 12,308 Other assets, net 927 Other liabilities 4,235 $ 3,778 $ 16,543 During fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas terminated the interest rate swaps that were designated as a fair value hedging instrument and cash flow hedging instrument. Upon termination, Ferrellgas paid the counterparty $4.2 million. Since the interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedging instrument that was terminated involves a hedge of an interest-bearing liability, the senior notes due May 1, 2021, Ferrellgas capitalized the fair value of the hedge at termination of $4.2 million and will amortize the balance on a straight-line basis to interest expense over the remaining useful life of the hedged item, the 2021 Notes. For information on the interest rate swap terminations, see Note H – Debt.The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas’ consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments: Amount of Interest Expense Amount of Gain Recognized on Recognized on Fixed-Rated Debt Location of Gain Derivative (Related Hedged Item) Recognized on For the year ended July 31, For the year ended July 31, Derivative Instrument Derivative 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ — $ 266 $ 1,319 $ — $ (6,825) $ (9,100) The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas’ consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the year ended July 31, 2019 Amount of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from (Loss) Recognized in Reclassified from AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument AOCI AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (48,184) Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ (12,868) $ — $ (48,184) $ (12,868) $ — For the year ended July 31, 2018 Amount of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Recognized in Reclassified from AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument AOCI AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 30,231 Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ 24,714 $ — Interest rate swap agreements — Interest expense (395) — $ 30,231 $ 24,319 $ — For the year ended July 31, 2017 Amount of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Recognized in Reclassified from AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument AOCI AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 21,659 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 154 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 866 Interest expense (2,092) — $ 22,525 $ (1,938) $ — The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas’ consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. There was no effect for the year ended July 31, 2019. For the year ended July 31, 2018 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in Income Reclassified in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (3,470) Cost of sales - midstream operations For the year ended July 31, 2017 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in Income Reclassified in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (425) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 1,090 Operating expense The changes in derivatives included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) for the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: For the year ended July 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 20,560 $ 14,648 $ (9,815) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives (48,184) 30,231 21,659 Reclassification of (gains) losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net 12,868 (24,714) (154) Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives — — 866 Reclassification of losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense — 395 2,092 Ending balance $ (14,756) $ 20,560 $ 14,648 Ferrellgas expects to reclassify net losses of approximately $13.3 million to earnings during the next 12 months. These net losses are expected to be offset by increased margins on propane sales commitments Ferrellgas has with its customers that qualify for the normal purchase normal sale exception. During the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, Ferrellgas had no reclassifications to operations resulting from 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 July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas had financial derivative contracts covering 4.9 million barrels of propane that were entered into as cash flow hedges of forward and forecasted purchases of propane. 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 July 31, 2019, 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 zero. From time to time Ferrellgas enters into derivative contracts that have credit-risk-related contingent features which dictate credit limits based upon Ferrellgas’ debt rating. There were no open derivative contracts with credit-risk-related contingent features as of July 31, 2019.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	L. 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. Prior to the sale of Bridger Energy, LLC in January 2018, all other commodity derivative instruments neither qualified nor were designated as cash flow hedges; therefore, the change in their fair value is recorded currently in earnings. Ferrellgas, L.P. may periodically utilize derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. Derivative instruments and hedging activity During the year ended July 31, 2019 and 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. did not 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 within Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated balance sheets as of July 31, 2019 and 2018: July 31, 2019 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 $ 910 Other current liabilities $ 14,198 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 349 Other liabilities 1,817 Total $ 1,259 Total $ 16,015 July 31, 2018 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 $ 17,123 Other current liabilities $ 1,832 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 5,347 Other liabilities 78 Total $ 22,470 Total $ 1,910 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 July 31, 2019 and July 31, 2018, respectively: July 31, 2019 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 25,028 Other current liabilities $ 1,217 Other assets, net 2,969 Other liabilities — $ 27,997 $ 1,217 July 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 2,851 Other current liabilities $ 12,308 Other assets, net 927 Other liabilities 4,235 $ 3,778 $ 16,543 During fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. terminated the interest rate swaps that were designated as a fair value hedging instrument and cash flow hedging instrument. Upon termination, Ferrellgas, L.P. paid the counterparty $4.2 million. Since the interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedging instrument that was terminated involves a hedge of an interest-bearing liability, the senior notes due May 1, 2021, Ferrellgas, L.P. capitalized the fair value of the hedge at termination of $4.2 million and will amortize the balance on a straight-line basis to interest expense over the remaining useful life of the hedged item, the 2021 Notes. For information on the interest rate swap terminations, see Note H – Debt. The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments: Amount of Interest Expense Location of Gain Amount of Gain Recognized on Recognized on Fixed-Rated Debt Recognized on Derivative (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Derivative For the year ended July 31, For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ — $ 266 $ 1,319 $ — $ (6,825) $ (9,100) The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the year ended July 31, 2019 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument Recognized in AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (48,184) Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ (12,868) $ — $ (48,184) $ (12,868) $ — For the year ended July 31, 2018 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument Recognized in AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 30,231 Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ 24,714 $ — Interest rate swap agreements — Interest expense (395) — $ 30,231 $ 24,319 $ — For the year ended July 31, 2017 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument Recognized in AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 21,659 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 154 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 866 Interest expense (2,092) — $ 22,525 $ (1,938) $ — The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018and 2017 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. There was no effect for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2019. For the year ended July 31, 2018 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in Income Reclassified in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (3,470) Cost of sales - midstream operations For the year ended July 31, 2017 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in Income Reclassified in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (425) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 1,090 Operating expense The changes in derivatives included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) for the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: For the year ended July 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 20,560 $ 14,648 $ (9,815) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives (48,184) 30,231 21,659 Reclassification of (gains) losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net 12,868 (24,714) (154) Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives — — 866 Reclassification of losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense — 395 2,092 Ending balance $ (14,756) $ 20,560 $ 14,648 Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to reclassify net losses of approximately $13.3 million to earnings during the next 12 months. These net losses are expected to be offset by increased margins on propane sales commitments Ferrellgas, L.P. has with its customers that qualify for the normal purchase normal sale exception. During the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, Ferrellgas, L.P. had no reclassifications to operations resulting from 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 July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. had financial derivative contracts covering 4.9 million barrels of propane that were entered into as cash flow hedges of forward and forecasted purchases of propane. 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 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, 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 July 31, 2019, 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 zero. From time to time Ferrellgas, L.P. enters into derivative contracts that have credit-risk-related contingent features which dictate credit limits based upon Ferrellgas, L.P.’s debt rating. There were no open derivative contracts with credit-risk-related contingent features as of July 31, 2019.

Transactions With Related Parti

Transactions With Related Parties	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	M. 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 consolidated statements of operations as follows: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 256,190 $ 243,407 $ 228,969 General and administrative expense $ 25,368 $ 28,282 $ 31,068 See additional discussions about transactions with the general partner and related parties in Note I – Partners’ deficit.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	M. 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 consolidated statements of operations as follows: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 256,190 $ 243,407 $ 228,969 General and administrative expense $ 25,368 $ 28,282 $ 31,068 See additional discussions about transactions with the general partner and related parties in Note I – Partners’ deficit.

Contingencies And Commitments

Contingencies And Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingencies And Commitments	N. 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, prior to the sales of midstream operations in fiscal 2018, 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, which were consolidated in the Western District of Missouri on October 16, 2014, 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 coordinated for pretrial purposes by the multidistrict litigation panel. The Federal Court for the Western District of Missouri initially 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 filed an appeal, which resulted in a reversal of the district court’s dismissal. We filed a petition for a writ of certiorari which was denied. An appeal by the indirect customer plaintiffs resulted in the court of appeals affirming the dismissal of the federal claims and remanding the case to the district court to decide whether to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims. Thereafter, in August 2019, Ferrellgas reached a settlement with the direct customers, pursuant to which it agreed to pay a total of $6.25 million to resolve all claims asserted by the putative direct purchaser class. With respect to the indirect customers, the district court exercised supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims, but then granted in part Ferrellgas’ pleadings-based motion and dismissed 11 of the 24 remaining state law claims. As a result, there are 13 remaining state law claims brought by a putative class of indirect customers. Ferrellgas believes it has strong defenses and intends to vigorously defend itself against these remaining claims. Ferrellgas does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuit. Ferrellgas was named, along with several 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. On April 24, 2019 the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the judgment of the Southern District Court dismissing the class action lawsuits with prejudice. The derivative lawsuits have been voluntarily dismissed, pending court approval. Ferrellgas does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the derivative lawsuits. 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 (the "EDPA Lawsuit"). Eddystone indicated that it has prevailed in or settled an arbitration against Jamex Transfer Services (“JTS”), previously 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 by JTS to Eddystone as a result of the arbitration. Eddystone also alleges that JTS was an “alter ego” of Bridger and Ferrellgas and that Bridger and Ferrellgas breached fiduciary duties owed to Eddystone as a creditor of JTS. Ferrellgas believes that Ferrellgas and Bridger have valid defenses to these claims and to Eddystone’s primary claim against JTS for breach of contract. The lawsuit does not specify a specific amount of damages that Eddystone is seeking; however, Ferrellgas believes that the amount of such damages, if ultimately owed to Eddystone, could be material to Ferrellgas. Ferrellgas intends to vigorously defend this claim. On August 24, 2017, Ferrellgas filed a third-party complaint against JTS, Jamex Transfer Holdings, and other related persons and entities (the "Third-Party Defendants"), asserting claims for breach of contract, indemnification of any losses in the EDPA Lawsuit, tortious interference with contract, and contribution. On June 25, 2018, Ferrellgas entered into an agreement with the Third-Party Defendants which, among other things, resulted in a dismissal of the claims against the Third-Party Defendants from the lawsuit. The lawsuit is in the discovery stage; as such, management does not currently believe a loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time. Long-term debt-related commitments Ferrellgas has long and short-term payment obligations under agreements such as the indentures governing its senior notes and its Senior Secured Credit Facility. See Note H – Debt – for a description of these debt obligations and a schedule of future maturities. Operating lease commitments and buyouts Ferrellgas leases certain property, plant and equipment under non-cancelable and cancelable operating leases. Amounts shown in the table below represent minimum lease payment obligations under Ferrellgas’ third-party operating leases with terms in excess of one year for the periods indicated. These arrangements include the leasing of transportation equipment, property, computer equipment and propane tanks. Ferrellgas accounts for these arrangements as operating leases. Ferrellgas is required to recognize a liability for the fair value of guarantees. The only material guarantees Ferrellgas has are associated with residual value guarantees of operating leases. Most of the operating leases involving Ferrellgas’ transportation equipment contain residual value guarantees. These transportation equipment lease arrangements are scheduled to expire over the next seven fiscal years. Most of these arrangements provide that the fair value of the equipment at the end of the lease term will equal or exceed a guaranteed amount, or Ferrellgas will be required to pay the lessor the difference. The fair value of these residual value guarantees was $1.5 million as of July 31, 2019. Although the fair values of the underlying equipment at the end of the lease terms have historically exceeded these guaranteed amounts, the maximum potential amount of aggregate future payments Ferrellgas could be required to make under these leasing arrangements, assuming the equipment is worthless at the end of the lease term, was $9.6 million as of July 31, 2019. Ferrellgas does not know of any event, demand, commitment, trend or uncertainty that would result in a material change to these arrangements. Operating lease buyouts represent the maximum amount Ferrellgas would pay if it were to exercise its right to buyout the assets at the end of their lease term. The following table summarizes Ferrellgas’ contractual operating lease commitments and buyout obligations as of July 31, 2019: Future minimum rental and buyout amounts by fiscal year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Operating lease obligations $ 44,392 $ 36,134 $ 26,312 $ 20,432 $ 17,196 $ 17,414 Operating lease buyouts $ 3,073 $ 4,371 $ 6,421 $ 3,527 $ 1,238 $ 14,433 Rental expense under these leases totaled $53.8 million, $50.7 million and $50.0 million for fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Exit costs During the year ended July 31, 2018, Ferrellgas recognized exit costs associated with a crude oil storage agreement that is no longer being utilized, primarily due to the various Midstream dispositions described in Note C – Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions, and for which Ferrellgas does not anticipate any future economic benefit. The $11.8 million charge was recorded in “cost of sales - midstream operations” in the consolidated statements of operations. The following provides the activity in the exit costs liability included in “Other liabilities” within the consolidated balance sheets: Contract exit costs July 31, 2017 $ — Net expense 11,804 Cash payments and other — July 31, 2018 11,804 Accretion 448 Cash payments and other (802) July 31, 2019 $ 11,450
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingencies And Commitments	B. Contingencies and commitments The Finance Corp. serves as co-issuer and co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership. The Finance Corp. is liable as co-issuer and co-obligor for the $357 million aggregate principal amount of the Partnership’s unsecured senior notes due June 15, 2020, which obligation is only reported on the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheet .
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingencies And Commitments	N. 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, prior to the sales of midstream operations in fiscal 2018, 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, which were consolidated in the Western District of Missouri on October 16, 2014, 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 coordinated for pretrial purposes by the multidistrict litigation panel. The Federal Court for the Western District of Missouri initially 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 filed an appeal, which resulted in a reversal of the district court’s dismissal. We filed a petition for a writ of certiorari which was denied. An appeal by the indirect customer plaintiffs resulted in the court of appeals affirming the dismissal of the federal claims and remanding the case to the district court to decide whether to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims. Thereafter, in August 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. reached a settlement with the direct customers, pursuant to which it agreed to pay a total of $6.25 million to resolve all claims asserted by the putative direct purchaser class. With respect to the indirect customers, the district court exercised supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims, but then granted in part Ferrellgas’ pleadings-based motion and dismissed 11 of the 24 remaining state law claims. As a result, there are 13 remaining state law claims brought by a putative class of indirect customers. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes it has strong defenses and intends to vigorously defend itself against these remaining claims. 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. was named, along with several 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. On April 24, 2019 the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the judgment of the Southern District Court dismissing the class action lawsuits with prejudice. The derivative lawsuits have been voluntarily dismissed, pending court approval. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the derivative lawsuits. 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 (the "EDPA Lawsuit"). Eddystone indicated that it has prevailed in or settled an arbitration against Jamex Transfer Services (“JTS”), previously 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 by JTS to Eddystone as a result of the arbitration. Eddystone also alleges that JTS was an “alter ego” of Bridger and Ferrellgas and that Bridger and Ferrellgas breached fiduciary duties owed to Eddystone as a creditor of JTS. Ferrellgas believes that Ferrellgas and Bridger have valid defenses to these claims and to Eddystone’s primary claim against JTS for breach of contract. The lawsuit does not specify a specific amount of damages that Eddystone is seeking; however, Ferrellgas believes that the amount of such damages, if ultimately owed to Eddystone, could be material to Ferrellgas. Ferrellgas intends to vigorously defend this claim. On August 24, 2017, Ferrellgas filed a third-party complaint against JTS, Jamex Transfer Holdings, and other related persons and entities (the "Third-Party Defendants"), asserting claims for breach of contract, indemnification of any losses in the EDPA Lawsuit, tortious interference with contract, and contribution. On June 25, 2018, Ferrellgas entered into an agreement with the Third-Party Defendants which, among other things, resulted in a dismissal of the claims against the Third-Party Defendants from the lawsuit. The lawsuit is in the discovery stage; as such, management does not currently believe a loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time. Long-term debt-related commitments Ferrellgas, L.P. has long and short-term payment obligations under agreements such as the indentures governing its senior notes and its credit facility. See Note H – Debt – for a description of these debt obligations and a schedule of future maturities. Operating lease commitments and buyouts Ferrellgas, L.P. leases certain property, plant and equipment under non-cancelable and cancelable operating leases. Amounts shown in the table below represent minimum lease payment obligations under Ferrellgas, L.P.’s third-party operating leases with terms in excess of one year for the periods indicated. These arrangements include the leasing of transportation equipment, property, computer equipment and propane tanks. Ferrellgas, L.P. accounts for these arrangements as operating leases. Ferrellgas, L.P. is required to recognize a liability for the fair value of guarantees. The only material guarantees Ferrellgas, L.P. has are associated with residual value guarantees of operating leases. Most of the operating leases involving Ferrellgas, L.P.’s transportation equipment contain residual value guarantees. These transportation equipment lease arrangements are scheduled to expire over the next seven fiscal years. Most of these arrangements provide that the fair value of the equipment at the end of the lease term will equal or exceed a guaranteed amount, or Ferrellgas, L.P. will be required to pay the lessor the difference. The fair value of these residual value guarantees was $1.5 million as of July 31, 2019. Although the fair values of the underlying equipment at the end of the lease terms have historically exceeded these guaranteed amounts, the maximum potential amount of aggregate future payments Ferrellgas, L.P. could be required to make under these leasing arrangements, assuming the equipment is worthless at the end of the lease term, was $9.6 million as of July 31, 2019. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not know of any event, demand, commitment, trend or uncertainty that would result in a material change to these arrangements. Operating lease buyouts represent the maximum amount Ferrellgas, L.P. would pay if it were to exercise its right to buyout the assets at the end of their lease term. The following table summarizes Ferrellgas, L.P.’s contractual operating lease commitments and buyout obligations as of July 31, 2019: Future minimum rental and buyout amounts by fiscal year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Operating lease obligations $ 44,392 $ 36,134 $ 26,312 $ 20,432 $ 17,196 $ 17,414 Operating lease buyouts 3,073 4,371 6,421 3,527 1,238 14,433 Rental expense under these leases totaled $53.8 million, $50.7 million and $50.0 million for fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Exit costs During the year ended July 31, 2018, Ferrellgas recognized exit costs associated with a crude oil storage agreement that is no longer being utilized, primarily due to the various Midstream dispositions described in Note C – Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions, and for which Ferrellgas does not anticipate any future economic benefit. The $11.8 million charge was recorded in “cost of sales - midstream operations” in the consolidated statements of operations. The following provides the activity in the exit costs liability included in “Other liabilities” within the consolidated balance sheets: Contract exit costs July 31, 2017 $ — Net expense 11,804 Cash payments and other — July 31, 2018 11,804 Accretion 448 Cash payments and other (802) July 31, 2019 $ 11,450
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingencies And Commitments	B. Contingencies and commitments The Finance Corp. serves as co-issuer and co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership. The Finance Corp. is liable as co-issuer and co-obligor for (i) the $500 million aggregate principal amount of the Partnership’s unsecured senior notes due 2021, (ii) the $475 million aggregate principal amount of the Partnership’s unsecured senior notes due 2022, and (iii) the $500 million aggregate principal amount of the Partnership’s unsecured senior notes due 2023, which obligations are only reported on the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheet.

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Benefits	O. Employee benefits Ferrellgas has no employees and is managed and controlled by its general partner. Ferrellgas assumes all liabilities, which include specific liabilities related to the following employee benefit plans for the benefit of the officers and employees of the general partner. Ferrell Companies makes contributions to the employee stock ownership trust ( the “Trust”), which causes a portion of the shares of Ferrell Companies owned by the Trust to be allocated to employees’ accounts over time. The allocation of Ferrell Companies’ shares to employee accounts causes a non-cash compensation charge to be incurred by Ferrellgas, equivalent to the fair value of such shares allocated. This non-cash compensation charge is reported separately in Ferrellgas’ consolidated statements of operations and thus is excluded from operating and general and administrative expenses. The non-cash compensation charges were $5.7 million, $13.9 million and $15.1 million during fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Ferrellgas is not obligated to fund or make contributions to the Trust. The general partner and its parent, Ferrell Companies, have a defined contribution 401(k) investment plan which covers substantially all employees. The plan, which qualifies under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, also provides for matching contributions under a cash or deferred arrangement based upon participant salaries and employee contributions to the plan. Matching contributions for fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017 were $4.6 million, $3.7 million and $4.2 million, respectively. The general partner terminated its defined benefit plan on December 15, 2018. Prior to termination, this plan provided participants who were covered under a previously terminated plan with a guaranteed retirement benefit at least equal to the benefit they would have received under the prior terminated plan. Until July 31, 1999, benefits under the terminated plan were determined by years of credited service and salary levels. As of July 31, 1999, years of credited service and salary levels were frozen. The general partner’s prior funding policy for this plan was to contribute amounts deductible for Federal income tax purposes and invest the plan assets primarily in corporate stocks and bonds, U.S. Treasury bonds and short-term cash investments. During fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, other comprehensive income and other liabilities were adjusted by $(0.1) million, $0.1 million and $0.5 million, respectively.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Benefits	O. Employee benefits Ferrellgas, L.P. has no employees and is managed and controlled by its general partner. Ferrellgas, L.P. assumes all liabilities, which include specific liabilities related to the following employee benefit plans for the benefit of the officers and employees of the general partner. Ferrell Companies makes contributions to the employee stock ownership trust ( the “Trust”), which causes a portion of the shares of Ferrell Companies owned by the Trust to be allocated to employees’ accounts over time. The allocation of Ferrell Companies’ shares to employee accounts causes a non-cash compensation charge to be incurred by Ferrellgas, L.P., equivalent to the fair value of such shares allocated. This non-cash compensation charge is reported separately in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated statements of operations and thus is excluded from operating and general and administrative expenses. The non-cash compensation charges were $5.7 million, $13.9 million and $15.1 million during fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Ferrellgas, L.P. is not obligated to fund or make contributions to the Trust. The general partner and its parent, Ferrell Companies, have a defined contribution 401(k) investment plan which covers substantially all employees. The plan, which qualifies under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, also provides for matching contributions under a cash or deferred arrangement based upon participant salaries and employee contributions to the plan. Matching contributions for fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017 were $4.6 million, $3.7 million and $4.2 million, respectively. The general partner terminated its defined benefit plan on December 15, 2018. Prior to termination, this plan provided participants who were covered under a previously terminated plan with a guaranteed retirement benefit at least equal to the benefit they would have received under the prior terminated plan. Until July 31, 1999, benefits under the terminated plan were determined by years of credited service and salary levels. As of July 31, 1999, years of credited service and salary levels were frozen. The general partner’s prior funding policy for this plan was to contribute amounts deductible for Federal income tax purposes and invest the plan assets primarily in corporate stocks and bonds, U.S. Treasury bonds and short-term cash investments. During fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017, other comprehensive income and other liabilities were adjusted by $(0.1) million, $0.1 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest	P. Net loss per common unitholders’ interest Below is a calculation of the basic and diluted net earnings per common unitholders’ interest in the consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated. In accordance with guidance issued by the FASB regarding participating securities and the two-class method, Ferrellgas calculates net 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. Due to the seasonality of Ferrellgas’ 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 not a dilutive effect resulting from this guidance on basic and diluted net earnings per common unitholders’ interest for fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017. 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 the Ferrellgas Partners’ partnership agreement that would apply to periods in which there were no undistributed earnings. Additionally, in periods with net losses, there are no dilutive securities. For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Common unitholders’ interest in net loss $ (63,605) $ (252,035) $ (53,665) Weighted average common units outstanding (in thousands) 97,152.7 97,152.7 97,229.5 Basic and diluted net loss per common unit $ (0.65) $ (2.59) $ (0.55)

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Disclosure	Q. Segment reporting As of July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas has one reportable operating segment: propane operations and related equipment sales. All remaining activities are included in Corporate and other. (See Note C – Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions.) The chief operating decision maker evaluates the operating segments and allocates resources using an Adjusted EBITDA performance measure which is based on earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense, non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge, non-cash stock-based compensation charge, asset impairments, loss on asset sales and disposals, other income (expense), net, severance costs, legal fees and settlements related to non-core businesses, unrealized (non-cash) losses (gains) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, exit costs associated with contracts related to the Midstream dispositions and net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests. This performance measure is not a GAAP measure, however the components are computed using amounts that are determined in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of this performance measure to net loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners L.P., which is its nearest comparable GAAP measure, is included in the tables below. In management’s evaluation of performance, certain costs, such as compensation for administrative staff and executive management, are not allocated by segment and, accordingly, the following reportable segment results do not include such unallocated costs. The accounting policies of the operating segments are otherwise the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note B – Summary of significant accounting policies. Assets reported within a segment are those assets that can be identified to a segment and primarily consist of trade receivables, property, plant and equipment, inventories, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. Cash, certain prepaid assets and other assets are not allocated to segments. Although Ferrellgas can and does identify long-lived assets such as property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangible assets to reportable segments, Ferrellgas does not allocate the related depreciation and amortization to the segment as management evaluates segment performance exclusive of these non-cash charges. The propane operations and related equipment sales segment primarily includes the distribution and sale of propane and related equipment and supplies with concentrations in the Midwest, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest regions of the United States. Sales from propane distribution are generated principally from transporting propane purchased from third parties to propane distribution locations and then to tanks on customers’ premises or to portable propane tanks delivered to nationwide and local retailers. Sales from portable tank exchanges, nationally branded under the name Blue Rhino, are generated primarily through a network of partnership-owned distribution outlets, and to a lesser extent, through independently-owned distribution outlets. Until April 2018, Ferrellgas reported two reportable segments: the Propane operations and related equipment sales segment and the Midstream operations segment. During July 2018, Ferrellgas sold substantially all of the midstream operations. As a result of a change in the way management is evaluating results and allocating resources, results of the Midstream operations business are now included in the Corporate and other operations for all periods presented and our only reportable segment is Propane operations and related equipment sales. Following is a summary of segment information for the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. Year ended July 31, 2019 Propane operations and related equipment Corporate and sales other Total Segment revenues $ 1,684,392 $ — $ 1,684,392 Direct costs (1) 1,412,390 41,979 1,454,369 Adjusted EBITDA $ 272,002 $ (41,979) $ 230,023 Year ended July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment Corporate and sales other Total Segment revenues $ 1,790,823 $ 282,319 $ 2,073,142 Direct costs (1) 1,514,755 316,468 1,831,223 Adjusted EBITDA $ 276,068 $ (34,149) $ 241,919 Year ended July 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment Corporate and sales other Total Segment revenues $ 1,463,574 $ 466,703 $ 1,930,277 Direct costs (1) 1,198,150 502,064 1,700,214 Adjusted EBITDA $ 265,424 $ (35,361) $ 230,063 (1) Direct costs are comprised of “cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales”, “cost of sales-other”, “cost of sales-midstream operations”, “operating expense”, “general and administrative expense”, and “equipment lease expense” less “severance costs”, “legal fees and settlements related to non-core businesses”, “non-cash stock-based compensation charge”, “asset impairments”, “exit costs associated with contracts - Midstream dispositions”, “multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement” and “unrealized (non-cash) losses (gains) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments”. Following is a reconciliation of Net loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. to the total segment performance measures of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: Year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Net loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. $ (64,247) $ (254,581) $ (54,207) Income tax expense (benefit) 323 (2,678) (1,143) Interest expense 177,619 168,467 152,485 Depreciation and amortization expense 78,846 101,795 103,351 EBITDA 192,541 13,003 200,486 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 5,693 13,859 15,088 Non-cash stock-based compensation charge — — 3,298 Asset impairments — 10,005 — Loss on asset sales and disposals 10,968 187,399 14,457 Other income, net (369) (928) (1,474) Severance costs 1,600 1,663 1,959 Legal fees and settlements related to non-core businesses 18,364 6,065 — Unrealized (non-cash) losses (gains) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — 1,293 (3,457) Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement 1,524 — — Exit costs associated with contracts - Midstream dispositions — 11,804 — Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (298) (2,244) (294) Adjusted EBITDA $ 230,023 $ 241,919 $ 230,063 Following are total assets by segment: Assets July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales $ 1,223,790 $ 1,196,084 Corporate and other 39,169 167,197 Total consolidated assets $ 1,262,959 $ 1,363,281 Following are capital expenditures by segment (unaudited): Year ended July 31, 2019 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 44,439 $ 2,614 $ 47,053 Growth 56,145 — 56,145 Total $ 100,584 $ 2,614 $ 103,198 Year ended July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 23,979 $ 3,584 $ 27,563 Growth 51,229 1,255 52,484 Total $ 75,208 $ 4,839 $ 80,047 Year ended July 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 13,330 $ 3,808 $ 17,138 Growth 28,912 315 29,227 Total $ 42,242 $ 4,123 $ 46,365
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Disclosure	P. Segment reporting As of July 31, 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. has one reportable operating segment: propane operations and related equipment sales. All remaining activities are included in Corporate and other. (See Note C – Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions.) The chief operating decision maker evaluates the operating segments and allocates resources using an Adjusted EBITDA performance measure which is based on earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense, non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge, non-cash stock-based compensation charge, asset impairments, loss on asset sales and disposals, other income (expense), net, severance costs, legal fees and settlements related to non-core businesses, unrealized (non-cash) losses (gains) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments and exit costs associated with contracts related to the Midstream dispositions. This performance measure is not a GAAP measure, however, the components are computed using amounts that are determined in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of this performance measure to net earnings, which is its nearest comparable GAAP measure, is included in the tables below. In management’s evaluation of performance, certain costs, such as compensation for administrative staff and executive management, are not allocated by segment and, accordingly, the following reportable segment results do not include such unallocated costs. The accounting policies of the operating segments are otherwise the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note B – Summary of significant accounting policies. Assets reported within a segment are those assets that can be identified to a segment and primarily consist of trade receivables, property, plant and equipment, inventories, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. Cash, certain prepaid assets and other assets are not allocated to segments. Although Ferrellgas, L.P. can and does identify long-lived assets such as property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangible assets to reportable segments, Ferrellgas, L.P. does not allocate the related depreciation and amortization to the segment as management evaluates segment performance exclusive of these non-cash charges. The propane operations and related equipment sales segment primarily includes the distribution and sale of propane and related equipment and supplies with concentrations in the Midwest, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest regions of the United States. Sales from propane distribution are generated principally from transporting propane purchased from third parties to propane distribution locations and then to tanks on customers’ premises or to portable propane tanks delivered to nationwide and local retailers. Sales from portable tank exchanges, nationally branded under the name Blue Rhino, are generated primarily through a network of partnership-owned distribution outlets, and to a lesser extent, through independently-owned distribution outlets. Until April 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. reported two reportable segments: Propane operations and related equipment sales segment and Midstream operations segment. During July 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. sold substantially all of the midstream operations. As a result of a change in the way management is evaluating results and allocating resources, results of the Midstream operations business are now included in the Corporate and other operations for all periods presented and our only reportable segment is Propane operations and related equipment sales. Following is a summary of segment information for the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. Year ended July 31, 2019 Propane operations and related equipment Corporate and sales other Total Segment revenues $ 1,684,392 $ — $ 1,684,392 Direct costs (1) 1,412,299 41,056 1,454,355 Adjusted EBITDA $ 272,093 $ (41,056) $ 230,037 Year ended July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment Corporate and sales other Total Segment revenues $ 1,790,823 $ 282,319 $ 2,073,142 Direct costs (1) 1,514,755 316,331 1,831,086 Adjusted EBITDA $ 276,068 $ (34,012) $ 242,056 Year ended July 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment Corporate and sales other Total Segment revenues $ 1,463,574 $ 466,703 $ 1,930,277 Direct costs (1) 1,198,150 501,925 1,700,075 Adjusted EBITDA $ 265,424 $ (35,222) $ 230,202 (1) Direct costs are comprised of “cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales”, “cost of sales-other”, “cost of sales-midstream operations”, “operating expense”, “general and administrative expense”, and “equipment lease expense” less “severance costs”, “legal fees and settlements related to non-core businesses”, “non-cash stock-based compensation charge”, “asset impairments”, “exit costs associated with contracts - Midstream dispositions”, “multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement” and “unrealized (non-cash) losses (gains) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments”. Following is a reconciliation of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s net loss to the total segment performance measures of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: Year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Net loss $ (29,517) $ (222,146) $ (29,059) Income tax expense (benefit) 293 (2,699) (1,149) Interest expense 142,635 133,946 127,188 Depreciation and amortization expense 78,846 101,795 103,351 EBITDA 192,257 10,896 200,331 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 5,693 13,859 15,088 Non-cash stock-based compensation charge — — 3,298 Asset impairments — 10,005 — Loss on asset sales and disposals 10,968 187,399 14,457 Other income, net (369) (928) (1,474) Severance costs 1,600 1,663 1,959 Legal fees and settlements related to non-core businesses 18,364 6,065 — Unrealized (non-cash) losses (gains) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — 1,293 (3,457) Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement 1,524 — — Exit costs associated with contracts - Midstream dispositions — 11,804 — Adjusted EBITDA $ 230,037 $ 242,056 $ 230,202 Following are total assets by segment: July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Assets Propane operations and related equipment sales $ 1,223,790 $ 1,196,084 Corporate and other 39,043 167,162 Total consolidated assets $ 1,262,833 $ 1,363,246 Following are capital expenditures by segment (unaudited): Year ended July 31, 2019 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 44,439 $ 2,614 $ 47,053 Growth 56,145 — 56,145 Total $ 100,584 $ 2,614 $ 103,198 Year ended July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 23,979 $ 3,584 $ 27,563 Growth 51,229 1,255 52,484 Total $ 75,208 $ 4,839 $ 80,047 Year Ended July 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 13,330 $ 3,808 $ 17,138 Growth 28,912 315 29,227 Total $ 42,242 $ 4,123 $ 46,365

Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

Quarterly Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Line Items]
Quarterly Data	R. Quarterly data (unaudited) The following summarized unaudited quarterly data includes all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, with the exception of those items indicated below), which Ferrellgas considers necessary for a fair presentation. Due to the seasonality of the propane distribution business, first and fourth quarter Revenues, gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales, Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners and common unitholders’ interest in net earnings (loss) are consistently less than the second and third quarter results. Other factors affecting the results of operations include competitive conditions, demand for product, timing of acquisitions, variations in the weather and fluctuations in propane prices. The sum of basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unitholders’ interest by quarter may not equal the basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unitholders’ interest for the year due to variations in the weighted average units outstanding used in computing such amounts. For the year ended July 31, 2019 First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Revenues $ 352,309 $ 573,377 $ 479,625 $ 279,081 Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a) 130,830 238,581 209,167 127,764 Net earnings (loss) (57,508) 43,875 20,760 (71,672) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (57,015) 43,344 20,461 (71,037) Common unitholders’ interest in net earnings (loss) (56,445) 42,911 20,256 (70,327) Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unitholders’ interest $ (0.58) $ 0.44 $ 0.21 $ (0.72) For the year ended July 31, 2018 First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Revenues $ 454,655 $ 755,156 $ 515,810 $ 347,521 Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a) 123,243 229,321 190,883 126,115 Gross margin from midstream operations (b) 12,635 10,209 8,077 (4,161) Net earnings (loss) (c) (48,316) (1,774) 11,062 (217,797) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (47,915) (1,843) 10,861 (215,684) Common unitholders’ interest in net earnings (loss) (47,436) (1,824) 10,752 (213,527) Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unitholders’ interest $ (0.49) $ (0.02) $ 0.11 $ (2.20) For the year ended July 31, 2017 First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Revenues $ 379,542 $ 579,250 $ 538,109 $ 433,376 Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a) 123,187 202,346 171,950 126,774 Gross margin from midstream operations (b) 13,402 9,763 7,909 6,190 Net earnings (loss) (43,471) 38,528 6,691 (56,249) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (43,073) 38,098 6,536 (55,768) Common unitholders’ interest in net earnings (loss) (42,462) 37,717 6,470 (55,210) Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unitholders’ interest $ (0.44) $ 0.39 $ 0.07 $ (0.57) (a) Gross margin from “Propane and other gas liquids sales” represents “Revenues - propane and other gas liquids sales” less “Cost of sales – propane and other gas liquids sales.” (b) Gross margin from “Midstream operations” represents “Revenues - midstream operations” less “Cost of sales - midstream operations.” (c) Includes asset impairment charges of $10.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Line Items]
Quarterly Data	Q. Quarterly data (unaudited) The following summarized unaudited quarterly data includes all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, with the exception of those items indicated below), which Ferrellgas, L.P. considers necessary for a fair presentation. Due to the seasonality of the propane distribution business, first and fourth quarter Revenues, gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales and Net earnings are consistently less than the second and third quarter results. Other factors affecting the results of operations include competitive conditions, demand for product, timing of acquisitions, variations in the weather and fluctuations in propane prices. For the year ended July 31, 2019 First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Revenues $ 352,309 $ 573,377 $ 479,625 $ 279,081 Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a) 130,830 238,581 209,167 127,764 Net earnings (loss) $ (48,814) $ 52,617 $ 29,554 $ (62,874) For the year ended July 31, 2018 First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Revenues $ 454,655 $ 755,156 $ 515,810 $ 347,521 Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a) 123,243 229,321 190,883 126,115 Gross margin from midstream operations (b) 12,635 10,209 8,077 (4,161) Net earnings (loss) (c) $ (39,699) $ 6,847 $ 19,840 $ (209,134) For the year ended July 31, 2017 First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Revenues $ 379,542 $ 579,250 $ 538,109 $ 433,376 Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a) 123,187 202,346 171,950 126,774 Gross margin from midstream operations (b) 13,402 9,763 7,909 6,190 Net earnings (loss) $ (39,440) $ 42,600 $ 15,395 $ (47,614) (a) Gross margin from “Propane and other gas liquids sales” represents “Revenues - propane and other gas liquids sales” less “Cost of sales – propane and other gas liquids sales.” (b) Gross margin from “Midstream operations” represents “Revenues - midstream operations” less “Cost of sales - midstream operations.” (c) Includes asset impairment charges of $10.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Taxes	Income taxes Income taxes have been computed separately as the Finance Corp. files its own income tax return. Deferred income taxes are provided as a result of temporary differences between financial and tax reporting using the asset/liability method. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. Due to the inability of the Finance Corp. to utilize the deferred tax benefit of $6,430 associated with the net operating loss carryforward of $30,620 generated prior to fiscal 2019, which expire at various dates through July 31, 2037, a valuation allowance has been provided on the full amount of the deferred tax asset. The net operating loss carryforwards generated during and after fiscal 2019 are carried forward indefinitely. Accordingly, there is no net deferred tax benefit for fiscal 2019, 2018 or 2017, and there is no net deferred tax asset as of July 31, 2019 and 2018.
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Taxes	Income taxes Income taxes have been computed separately as the Finance Corp. files its own income tax return. Deferred income taxes are provided as a result of temporary differences between financial and tax reporting using the asset/liability method. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. Due to the inability of the Finance Corp. to utilize the deferred tax benefit of $16,163 associated with the net operating loss carryforward of $76,969 generated prior to fiscal 2019, which expire at various dates through July 31, 2037, a valuation allowance has been provided on the full amount of the deferred tax asset. The net operating loss carryforwards generated during and after fiscal 2019 are carried forward indefinitely. Accordingly, there is no net deferred tax benefit for fiscal 2019, 2018 or 2017, and there is no net deferred tax asset as of July 31, 2019 and 2018.

Guarantor financial information

Guarantor financial information	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Guarantor financial information	Schedule 1 FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. July 31, 2019 2018 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 8 $ 3 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 57 23 Total assets $ 65 $ 26 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ DEFICIT Current portion of long-term debt $ 354,727 $ — Other current liabilities 3,873 3,925 Long-term debt — 350,500 Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P. 772,698 673,386 Partners’ deficit Common unitholders (97,152,665 units outstanding at 2019 and 2018) (1,046,245) (978,503) General partner unitholder (989,926 units outstanding at 2019 and 2018) (70,476) (69,792) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (14,512) 20,510 Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners’ deficit (1,131,233) (1,027,785) Total liabilities and partners’ deficit $ 65 $ 26 FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. PARENT ONLY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Equity in loss of Ferrellgas, L.P. $ (29,219) $ (219,902) $ (28,765) Operating, general and administrative expense 14 137 139 Operating loss (29,233) (220,039) (28,904) Interest expense (34,984) (34,521) (25,297) Income tax expense 30 21 6 Net loss $ (64,247) $ (254,581) $ (54,207) FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. PARENT ONLY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. $ (64,247) $ (254,581) $ (54,207) Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Other 4,141 3,673 3,982 Equity in loss of Ferrellgas, L.P. 29,219 219,902 28,765 Net cash used in operating activities (30,887) (31,006) (21,460) Cash flows from investing activities: Distributions received from Ferrellgas, L.P. 40,706 70,246 118,829 Cash contributed to Ferrellgas, L.P. — — (166,148) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 40,706 70,246 (47,319) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions paid to common and general partner unitholders (9,814) (39,254) (79,733) Cash paid for financing costs — (42) (3,653) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — — 168,000 Repurchase of common units — — (15,851) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (9,814) (39,296) 68,763 Decrease in cash and cash equivalents 5 (56) (16) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 3 59 75 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 8 $ 3 $ 59
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Guarantor financial information	R. Guarantor financial information The $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of registered 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 consolidated financial statements. FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of July 31, 2019 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,045 $ 1 $ — $ — $ — $ 11,046 Accounts and notes receivable, net (3,912) — 35 111,473 — 107,596 Intercompany receivables (5,650) — — — 5,650 — Inventories 80,454 — — — — 80,454 Assets held for sale — — — — — — Prepaid expenses and other current assets 42,158 — (1) — — 42,157 Total current assets 124,095 1 34 111,473 5,650 241,253 Property, plant and equipment, net 596,724 — (1) — — 596,723 Goodwill, net 247,195 — — — — 247,195 Intangible assets, net 108,557 — — — — 108,557 Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 52,999 — — — (52,999) — Other assets, net 65,447 — 2,875 783 — 69,105 Total assets $ 1,195,017 $ 1 $ 2,908 $ 112,256 $ (47,349) $ 1,262,833 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 33,252 $ — $ — $ 112 $ — $ 33,364 Short-term borrowings 43,000 — — — — 43,000 Collateralized note payable — — — 62,000 — 62,000 Intercompany payables — — (192) (5,458) 5,650 — Current portion of long-term debt 277,029 — — — — 277,029 Other current liabilities 128,666 — 20 5,617 — 134,303 Total current liabilities 481,947 — (172) 62,271 5,650 549,696 Long-term debt 1,457,004 — — — — 1,457,004 Other liabilities 36,469 — 67 — — 36,536 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (765,756) 1 3,013 49,985 (52,999) (765,756) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (14,647) — — — — (14,647) Total partners' capital (deficit) (780,403) 1 3,013 49,985 (52,999) (780,403) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,195,017 $ 1 $ 2,908 $ 112,256 $ (47,349) $ 1,262,833 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of July 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 119,133 $ 1 $ 174 $ — $ — $ 119,308 Accounts and notes receivable, net (3,420) — 9,395 120,079 — 126,054 Intercompany receivables 15,660 — — — (15,660) — Inventories 83,694 — — — — 83,694 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 34,050 — 775 5 — 34,830 Total current assets 249,117 1 10,344 120,084 (15,660) 363,886 Property, plant and equipment, net 557,689 — 34 — — 557,723 Goodwill, net 246,098 — — — — 246,098 Intangible assets, net 120,951 — — — — 120,951 Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 59,937 — — — (59,937) — Other assets, net 63,411 — 9,961 1,216 — 74,588 Total assets $ 1,297,203 $ 1 $ 20,339 $ 121,300 $ (75,597) $ 1,363,246 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 45,171 $ — $ 1,547 $ 102 $ — $ 46,820 Short-term borrowings 32,800 — — — — 32,800 Collateralized note payable — — — 58,000 — 58,000 Intercompany payables — — (143) 15,803 (15,660) — Current portion of long-term debt 2,402 — — — — 2,402 Other current liabilities 129,300 — 6,036 353 — 135,689 Total current liabilities 209,673 — 7,440 74,258 (15,660) 275,711 Long-term debt 1,728,137 — — — — 1,728,137 Other liabilities 39,471 — 5 — — 39,476 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (700,811) 1 12,894 47,042 (59,937) (700,811) Accumulated other comprehensive income 20,733 — — — — 20,733 Total partners' capital (deficit) (680,078) 1 12,894 47,042 (59,937) (680,078) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,297,203 $ 1 $ 20,339 $ 121,300 $ (75,597) $ 1,363,246 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2019 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 1,608,858 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,608,858 Other 75,485 — 49 — — 75,534 Total revenues 1,684,343 — 49 — — 1,684,392 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 902,516 — — — — 902,516 Cost of sales - other 11,292 — 114 — — 11,406 Operating expense 469,652 — 37 3,589 (4,410) 468,868 Depreciation and amortization expense 78,400 — — 446 — 78,846 General and administrative expense 59,974 6 — — — 59,980 Equipment lease expense 33,073 — — — — 33,073 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 5,693 — — — — 5,693 Loss on asset sales and disposals 8,289 — 2,679 — — 10,968 Operating income (loss) 115,454 (6) (2,781) (4,035) 4,410 113,042 Interest expense (132,929) — (38) (9,668) — (142,635) Other income (expense), net 428 — (59) 4,410 (4,410) 369 Earnings (loss) before income taxes (17,047) (6) (2,878) (9,293) — (29,224) Income tax expense 105 — 188 — — 293 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (12,365) — — — 12,365 — Net earnings (loss) (29,517) (6) (3,066) (9,293) 12,365 (29,517) Other comprehensive loss (35,380) — — — — (35,380) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (64,897) $ (6) $ (3,066) $ (9,293) $ 12,365 $ (64,897) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 1,642,155 $ — $ 821 $ — $ — $ 1,642,976 Midstream operations — — 282,319 — — 282,319 Other 72,954 — 74,893 — — 147,847 Total revenues 1,715,109 — 358,033 — — 2,073,142 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 972,467 — 947 — — 973,414 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 255,559 — — 255,559 Cost of sales - other 10,111 — 58,543 — — 68,654 Operating expense 436,962 — 37,617 4,755 (7,586) 471,748 Depreciation and amortization expense 75,163 — 26,317 315 — 101,795 General and administrative expense 48,337 5 5,922 — — 54,264 Equipment lease expense 27,939 — 333 — — 28,272 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 13,859 — — — — 13,859 Asset impairments — — 10,005 — — 10,005 Loss on asset sales and disposals 8,978 — 178,421 — — 187,399 Operating income (loss) 121,293 (5) (215,631) (5,070) 7,586 (91,827) Interest expense (86,646) — (43,247) (4,053) — (133,946) Other income (expense), net (234) — 1,162 7,586 (7,586) 928 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 34,413 (5) (257,716) (1,537) — (224,845) Income tax expense 222 — (2,921) — — (2,699) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (256,337) — — — 256,337 — Net earnings (loss) (222,146) (5) (254,795) (1,537) 256,337 (222,146) Other comprehensive income 5,969 — — — — 5,969 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (216,177) $ (5) $ (254,795) $ (1,537) $ 256,337 $ (216,177) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 1,318,412 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,318,412 Midstream operations — — 466,703 — — 466,703 Other 69,962 — 75,200 — — 145,162 Total revenues 1,388,374 — 541,903 — — 1,930,277 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 694,155 — — — — 694,155 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 429,439 — — 429,439 Cost of sales - other 8,473 — 58,794 — — 67,267 Operating expense 398,584 — 38,188 95 (4,455) 432,412 Depreciation and amortization expense 72,919 — 30,183 249 — 103,351 General and administrative expense 44,810 5 4,663 — — 49,478 Equipment lease expense 28,560 — 564 — — 29,124 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 15,088 — — — — 15,088 Asset impairments — — — — — — Loss on asset sales and disposals 9,198 — 5,259 — — 14,457 Operating income (loss) 116,587 (5) (25,187) (344) 4,455 95,506 Interest expense (80,866) — (43,839) (2,480) (3) (127,188) Other income (expense), net 850 — 624 4,452 (4,452) 1,474 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 36,571 (5) (68,402) 1,628 — (30,208) Income tax expense (benefit) 217 — (1,366) — — (1,149) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries (65,413) — — — 65,413 — Net earnings (loss) (29,059) (5) (67,036) 1,628 65,413 (29,059) Other comprehensive loss 25,324 — — — — 25,324 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (3,735) $ (5) $ (67,036) $ 1,628 $ 65,413 $ (3,735) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2019 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 25,796 $ (6) $ 24,889 $ (717) $ (4,000) $ 45,962 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (13,551) — — — — (13,551) Capital expenditures (108,822) — — — — (108,822) Proceeds from sale of assets 5,699 — — — — 5,699 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 1,258,050 (1,258,050) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (1,262,050) 1,262,050 — Intercompany loan to affiliate 24,328 — — — (24,328) — Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions (9,934) (9,934) Cash receipts in connection with leased vehicles 862 862 Other 1,419 — — — — 1,419 Net cash used in investing activities (99,999) — — (4,000) (20,327) (124,327) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (41,121) — — — — (41,121) Proceeds from increase in long-term debt — — — — — — Reductions in long-term debt (2,428) — — — — (2,428) Net additions to short-term borrowings 10,200 — — — — 10,200 Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 4,000 — 4,000 Net changes in advances with consolidated entities — 6 (25,063) 729 24,328 (0) Cash paid for financing costs (536) — — (12) — (548) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (33,885) 6 (25,063) 4,717 24,328 (29,897) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (108,088) — (174) (0) 0 (108,262) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 119,133 1 174 — — 119,308 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 11,045 $ 1 $ — $ (0) $ 0 $ 11,046 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 139,294 $ (5) $ (48,708) $ 3,573 $ 11,000 $ 105,154 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (18,141) — — — — (18,141) Capital expenditures (81,114) — (3,805) — — (84,919) Proceeds from sale of assets 7,327 — 145,260 — — 152,587 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 1,226,211 (1,226,211) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (1,215,211) 1,215,211 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities 96,514 — — — (96,514) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 4,586 — 141,455 11,000 (107,514) 49,527 Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (70,962) — — — — (70,962) Proceeds from increase in long-term debt 323,680 — — — — 323,680 Payments on long-term debt (212,920) — — — — (212,920) Net reductions in short-term borrowings (51,379) — — — — (51,379) Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — (11,000) — (11,000) Net changes in advances with parent — 5 (92,946) (3,573) 96,514 — Cash paid for financing costs (18,493) — — — — (18,493) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (30,074) 5 (92,946) (14,573) 96,514 (41,074) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 113,806 — (199) — — 113,607 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 5,327 1 373 — — 5,701 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 119,133 $ 1 $ 174 $ — $ — $ 119,308 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 185,640 $ (5) $ (36,297) $ 4,410 $ (5,000) $ 148,748 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (3,539) — — — — (3,539) Capital expenditures (49,107) — (1,365) — — (50,472) Proceeds from sale of assets, dispositions and other 8,510 — — — — 8,510 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 1,011,244 (1,011,244) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable — — — (1,016,244) 1,016,244 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities (33,573) — — 360 33,213 — Other (37) — — — — (37) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (77,746) — (1,365) (4,640) 38,213 (45,538) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (119,879) — — — — (119,879) Contributions 167,843 — — — — 167,843 Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 62,864 — — — — 62,864 Payments on long-term debt (174,292) — — — — (174,292) Net additions to short-term borrowings (41,510) — — — — (41,510) Net reductions in collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 5,000 — 5,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 5 37,618 (4,410) (33,213) — Cash paid for financing costs (2,065) — — (360) — (2,425) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (107,039) 5 37,618 230 (33,213) (102,399) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — — — — — Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 855 — (44) — — 811 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 4,472 1 417 — — 4,890 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 5,327 $ 1 $ 373 $ — $ — $ 5,701

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events	S. Subsequent events Ferrellgas has evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date Ferrellgas’ consolidated financial statements were issued and concluded that there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that required recognition or disclosure in its financial statements.
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent events The Finance Corp. has evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date the Finance Corp.’s consolidated financial statements were issued, and concluded that there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that required recognition or disclosure in its financial statements.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events	S. Subsequent events Ferrellgas, L.P. has evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated financial statements were issued and concluded that there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that required recognition or disclosure in its financial statements.
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent events The Finance Corp. has evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date the Finance Corp.’s consolidated financial statements were issued, and concluded that there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that required recognition or disclosure in its financial statements.

Schedule I Parent Only Balance

Schedule I Parent Only Balance Sheets, Statements Of Earnings And Cash Flows	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantor financial information	Schedule 1 FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. July 31, 2019 2018 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 8 $ 3 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 57 23 Total assets $ 65 $ 26 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ DEFICIT Current portion of long-term debt $ 354,727 $ — Other current liabilities 3,873 3,925 Long-term debt — 350,500 Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P. 772,698 673,386 Partners’ deficit Common unitholders (97,152,665 units outstanding at 2019 and 2018) (1,046,245) (978,503) General partner unitholder (989,926 units outstanding at 2019 and 2018) (70,476) (69,792) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (14,512) 20,510 Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners’ deficit (1,131,233) (1,027,785) Total liabilities and partners’ deficit $ 65 $ 26 FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. PARENT ONLY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Equity in loss of Ferrellgas, L.P. $ (29,219) $ (219,902) $ (28,765) Operating, general and administrative expense 14 137 139 Operating loss (29,233) (220,039) (28,904) Interest expense (34,984) (34,521) (25,297) Income tax expense 30 21 6 Net loss $ (64,247) $ (254,581) $ (54,207) FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. PARENT ONLY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. $ (64,247) $ (254,581) $ (54,207) Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Other 4,141 3,673 3,982 Equity in loss of Ferrellgas, L.P. 29,219 219,902 28,765 Net cash used in operating activities (30,887) (31,006) (21,460) Cash flows from investing activities: Distributions received from Ferrellgas, L.P. 40,706 70,246 118,829 Cash contributed to Ferrellgas, L.P. — — (166,148) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 40,706 70,246 (47,319) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions paid to common and general partner unitholders (9,814) (39,254) (79,733) Cash paid for financing costs — (42) (3,653) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — — 168,000 Repurchase of common units — — (15,851) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (9,814) (39,296) 68,763 Decrease in cash and cash equivalents 5 (56) (16) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 3 59 75 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 8 $ 3 $ 59

Schedule II Valuation And Quali

Schedule II Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule II Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	Schedule II FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (in thousands) Balance at Charged to Balance beginning cost and at end Description of period expenses Other of period Year ended July 31, 2019 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,455 $ 1,525 $ (1,517) (1) $ 2,463 Year ended July 31, 2018 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 1,976 $ 1,778 $ (1,299) (1) $ 2,455 Year ended July 31, 2017 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 5,526 $ 7 $ (3,557) (1) $ 1,976 Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule II Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	Schedule II FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (in thousands) Balance at Charged to Balance beginning cost and at end Description of period expenses Other of period Year ended July 31, 2019 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,455 $ 1,525 $ (1,517) $ 2,463 Year ended July 31, 2018 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 1,976 $ 1,778 $ (1,299) $ 2,455 Year ended July 31, 2017 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 5,526 $ 7 $ (3,557) $ 1,976 Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Significant Accounting Policies
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, 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.
Principles of consolidation	Principles of consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas Partners, its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., and the operating partnership, its majority-owned subsidiary, after elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions. We have determined that the operating partnership is a variable interest entity for whom Ferrellgas Partners has no ability through voting rights or similar rights to make decisions and thus does not have the power to direct the activities of the operating partnership that most significantly impact economic performance. However, we have determined that the accounts of Ferrellgas Partners’ majority-owned subsidiary should be included because Ferrellgas Partners is most closely associated with the operations of the operating partnership due to the fact that Ferrellgas Partners has the obligation to absorb the losses of and the right to receive benefits from the operating partnership that are significant to the operating partnership and substantially all the assets and liabilities of Ferrellgas Partners consist of the operating partnership. The operating partnership includes the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The general partner’s approximate 1% general partner interest in the operating partnership is accounted for as a noncontrolling interest. The wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary of the operating partnership, Ferrellgas Receivables, LLC (“Ferrellgas Receivables”), is a special purpose entity that has agreements with the operating partnership to securitize, on an ongoing basis, a portion of its trade accounts receivable. Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation.
Fair value measurements	Fair value measurements: Ferrellgas measures certain of its assets and liabilities at fair value, which is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants – in either the principal market or the most advantageous market. The principal market is the market with the greatest level of activity and volume for the asset or liability. The common framework for measuring fair value utilizes a three-level hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in the valuation techniques to derive fair values. The basis for fair value measurements for each level within the hierarchy is described below with Level 1 having the highest priority and Level 3 having the lowest. · Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. · Level 2: Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. Level 3: Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable.
Accounts receivable	Accounts receivable : Accounts receivable are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at the gross outstanding amount adjusted for an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable that are acquired are initially recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition. Provisions for uncollectible accounts are established based upon our collection experience and the assessment of the collectability of specific amounts. Accounts receivable are written off in the period in which the receivable is deemed uncollectible.
Accounts receivable securitization	Accounts receivable securitization : Through its wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary Ferrellgas Receivables, Ferrellgas has agreements to securitize, on an ongoing basis, a portion of its trade accounts receivable.
Inventories	Inventories : Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using weighted average cost and actual cost methods.
Property, plant and equipment	Property, plant and equipment: Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and routine repairs are expensed as incurred. Ferrellgas capitalizes computer software, equipment replacement and betterment expenditures that upgrade, replace or completely rebuild major mechanical components and extend the original useful life of the equipment. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from two to 30 years. Ferrellgas, using its best estimates based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, tests long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of its assets or asset groups might not be recoverable. The recoverability tests for property, plant and equipment are performed at the asset group level that represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The recoverability test is performed by determining the carrying value of the asset group and comparing it to the estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows of the asset group. The expected future cash flows are estimated based on Ferrellgas management’s plans. If the carrying value exceeds the expected undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the estimated fair market value and the carrying value of the asset group.
Goodwill	Goodwill: Ferrellgas records goodwill as the excess of the cost of acquisitions over the fair value of the related net assets at the date of acquisition. Ferrellgas tests goodwill for impairment annually during the second quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying value. Ferrellgas has determined that it has two reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes. As of July 31, 2019, one of these reporting units contains goodwill that is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair-value-based test. Under this test, the carrying value of each reporting unit is determined by assigning the assets and liabilities, including the existing goodwill and intangible assets, to those reporting units as of the date of the evaluation on a specific identification basis. To the extent a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, the reporting unit’s goodwill is impaired. The amount of impairment would be equal to the lesser of the excess of reporting unit carrying value over its fair value and the reporting unit’s recorded amount of goodwill. Ferrellgas completed its most recent annual goodwill impairment test on January 31, 2019 and did not incur an impairment loss. For fiscal 2018, the test was performed on January 31, 2018, and an impairment charge of $10.0 million related to a decline in future expected cash flows of an immaterial reporting unit of our Propane operations and related equipment sales segment was recorded.
Intangible assets	Intangible assets: Intangible assets with finite useful lives, consisting primarily of customer related assets and non-compete agreements, permits, favorable lease arrangements and patented technology are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization calculated using the straight-line method over periods ranging from two to 15 years. When necessary, intangible assets’ useful lives are revised and the impact on amortization reflected on a prospective basis. Trade names and trademarks have indefinite lives, are not amortized, and are stated at cost. Ferrellgas tests finite-lived intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets or asset groups might not be recoverable. Ferrellgas tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually on January 31 or more frequently if circumstances dictate. The recoverability tests for definite-lived intangible assets are performed at the asset group level that represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The recoverability test is performed by determining the carrying value of the asset group and comparing it to the estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows of the asset group. The expected future cash flows are estimated based on Ferrellgas management’s plans. If the carrying value exceeds the expected undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the estimated fair market value and the carrying value of the asset group.
Derivative instruments and hedging activities	Derivative instruments and hedging activities: Commodity and Transportation Fuel Price Risk. Ferrellgas’ overall objective for entering into commodity based derivative contracts, including commodity options and swaps, is to hedge a portion of its exposure to market fluctuations in propane, gasoline and diesel prices. Ferrellgas’ risk management activities primarily attempt to mitigate price risks related to the purchase, storage, transport and sale of propane generally in the contract and spot markets from major domestic energy companies on a short-term basis. Ferrellgas attempts to mitigate these price risks through the use of financial derivative instruments and forward propane purchase and sales contracts. Additionally, from time to time Ferrellgas risk management activities attempt to mitigate price risks related to the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel for use in the transport of propane from retail fueling stations through the use of financial derivative instruments. Ferrellgas’ risk management strategy involves taking positions in the forward or financial markets that are equal and opposite to Ferrellgas’ positions in the physical products market in order to minimize the risk of financial loss from an adverse price change. This risk management strategy is successful when Ferrellgas’ gains or losses in the physical product markets are offset by its losses or gains in the forward or financial markets. The propane related financial derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. The gasoline and diesel related financial derivatives have not historically been formally designated and documented as a hedge of exposure to fluctuations in the market price of fuel. Ferrellgas’ risk management activities may include the use of financial derivative instruments including, but not limited to, futures, swaps, and options to seek protection from adverse price movements and to minimize potential losses. Ferrellgas enters into these financial derivative instruments primarily with brokers who are clearing members with the Intercontinental Exchange or the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and, to a lesser extent, directly with third parties in the over-the-counter market. All of Ferrellgas’ financial derivative instruments are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Ferrellgas also enters into forward propane purchase and sales contracts with counterparties. These forward contracts qualify for the normal purchase normal sales exception within GAAP guidance and are therefore not recorded on Ferrellgas’ financial statements until settled. On the date that derivative contracts are entered into, other than those designated as normal purchases or normal sales, Ferrellgas makes a determination as to whether the derivative instrument qualifies for designation as a hedge. These financial instruments are formally designated as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure, and that designation as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction are documented. Because of the high degree of correlation between the hedging instrument and the underlying exposure being hedged, fluctuations in the value of the derivative instrument are generally offset by changes in the anticipated cash flows of the underlying exposure being hedged. Since the fair value of these derivatives fluctuates over their contractual lives, their fair value amounts should not be viewed in isolation, but rather in relation to the anticipated cash flows of the underlying hedged transaction and the overall reduction in Ferrellgas’ risk relating to adverse fluctuations in propane prices. Ferrellgas formally assesses, both at inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the financial instruments that are used in hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in the anticipated cash flows of the related underlying exposures. Any ineffective portion of a financial instrument’s change in fair value is recognized in “Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales” in the consolidated statements of operations. Financial instruments formally designated and documented as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure are recorded gross at fair value as either “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, “Other current liabilities”, or “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value reported in other comprehensive income. Financial instruments not formally designated and documented as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure are recorded at fair value as “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, “Other current liabilities”, or “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value reported in “Operating expense” on the consolidated statements of operations. Interest Rate Risk. Fluctuations in interest rates subject Ferrellgas to interest rate risk. Decreases in interest rates increase the fair value of Ferrellgas’ fixed rate debt, while increases in interest rates subject Ferrellgas to the risk of increased interest expense related to its variable rate borrowings. Ferrellgas may enter into fair value hedges to help reduce its fixed interest rate risk. Interest rate swaps may be used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of fixed rate debt due to changes in interest rates. Fixed rate debt that has been designated as being hedged is adjusted to offset the change in the fair value of interest rate derivatives that are fair value hedges, which are classified as “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, Other current liabilities” or as “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of fixed rate debt and any related fair value hedges are recognized as they occur in “Interest expense” on the consolidated statements of operations. Ferrellgas may enter into cash flow hedges to help reduce its variable interest rate risk. Interest rate swaps are used to hedge the risk associated with rising interest rates and their effect on forecasted interest payments related to variable rate borrowings. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. Thus, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the hedges are recorded in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, “Other current liabilities” or as “Other liabilities” with an offsetting entry to “Other comprehensive income” at interim periods and are subsequently recognized as interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations when the forecasted transaction impacts earnings. Changes in the fair value of any cash flow hedges that are considered ineffective are recognized as interest expense on the consolidated statement of operations as they occur.
Revenue recognition	Revenue recognition: Revenues from Ferrellgas’ propane operations and related equipment sales segment are recognized at the time product is delivered with payments generally due 30 days after receipt. Amounts are considered past due after 30 days. Ferrellgas determines accounts receivable allowances based on management’s assessment of the creditworthiness of the customers and other collection actions. Ferrellgas offers “even pay” billing programs that can create customer deposits or advances. Revenue is recognized from these customer deposits or advances to customers at the time product is delivered. Other revenues, which include revenue from the sale of propane appliances and equipment is recognized at the time of delivery or installation. Ferrellgas recognizes shipping and handling revenues and expenses for sales of propane, appliances and equipment at the time of delivery or installation. Shipping and handling revenues are included in the price of propane charged to customers, and are classified as revenue. Revenues from annually billed, non-refundable propane tank rentals are recognized in “Revenues: other” on a straight-line basis over one year. Prior to the dispositions in 2018 which constituted Ferrellgas’ Midstream operations segment, revenues included crude oil sales, pipeline tariffs, trucking fees, rail throughput fees, pipeline management services, leasing, throughput, storage and salt water disposal. These revenues were recognized upon completion of the related service or delivery of product.
Shipping and handling expenses and cost of sales	Shipping and handling expenses: Shipping and handling expenses related to delivery personnel, vehicle repair and maintenance and general liability expenses are classified within “Operating expense” in the consolidated statements of operations. Depreciation expenses on delivery vehicles Ferrellgas owns are classified within “Depreciation and amortization expense.” Delivery vehicles and distribution technology leased by Ferrellgas are classified within “Equipment lease expense.” See Note E – Supplemental financial statement information – for the financial statement presentation of shipping and handling expenses. (13) Cost of sales: “Cost of sales – propane and other gas liquids sales” includes all costs to acquire propane and other gas liquids, the costs of storing and transporting inventory prior to delivery to Ferrellgas’ customers, the results from risk management activities to hedge related price risk and the costs of materials related to the refurbishment of Ferrellgas’ portable propane tanks. “Cost of sales - midstream operations” includes all costs incurred to purchase and transport crude oil, including the costs of terminaling and transporting crude oil prior to delivery to customers and the costs of salt water disposal. “Cost of sales – other” primarily includes costs related to the sale of propane appliances and equipment.
Operating expenses	Operating expense: “Operating expense” primarily includes the personnel, vehicle, delivery, handling, plant, office, selling, marketing, credit and collections and other expenses.
General and administrative expenses	General and administrative expenses: “General and administrative expense” primarily includes personnel and incentive expense related to executives and employees, as well as other overhead expenses related to centralized corporate functions.
Stock-based and unit option plans	(16) Stock-based plans: Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plans (“ICPs”) The ICPs are not Ferrellgas stock-compensation plans; however, in accordance with Ferrellgas’ partnership agreements, all Ferrellgas employee-related costs incurred by Ferrell Companies are allocated to Ferrellgas. As a result, Ferrellgas incurs a non-cash compensation charge from Ferrell Companies. During the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the portion of the total non-cash compensation charge relating to the ICPs was $0.0 million, $0.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively. During fiscal 2019 there were no plan-based awards granted under the ICP and all outstanding SARs are currently valued at zero. Ferrell Companies is authorized to issue up to 9.25 million stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) that are based on shares of Ferrell Companies common stock. The SARs were established by Ferrell Companies to allow upper-middle and senior level managers as well as directors of the general partner to participate in the equity growth of Ferrell Companies. The SARs awards vest ratably over periods ranging from zero to 10 years or 100% upon a change of control of Ferrell Companies, or upon the death, disability or retirement at the age of 65 of the participant. All awards expire 10 years from the date of issuance. The fair value of each award is estimated on each balance sheet date using a binomial valuation model.
Income taxes	Income taxes: Ferrellgas Partners is a publicly-traded master limited partnership with one subsidiary that is a taxable corporation. The operating partnership is a limited partnership with three subsidiaries that are taxable corporations. Partnerships are generally not subject to federal income tax, although publicly-traded partnerships are treated as corporations for federal income tax purposes and therefore subject to Federal income tax unless a qualifying income test is satisfied. If this qualifying income test is satisfied, the publicly-traded partnership will be treated as a partnership for Federal income tax purposes. Based on Ferrellgas’ calculations, Ferrellgas Partners satisfies the qualifying income test. As a result, except for the taxable corporations, Ferrellgas Partners’ earnings or losses for Federal income tax purposes are included in the tax returns of the individual partners, Ferrellgas Partners’ unitholders. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas Partners reflect federal income taxes related to the above mentioned taxable corporations and certain states that allow for income taxation of partnerships. Net earnings for financial statement purposes may differ significantly from taxable income reportable to Ferrellgas Partners unitholders as a result of differences between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities, the taxable income allocation requirements under Ferrellgas Partners’ partnership agreement and differences between Ferrellgas Partners’ financial reporting fiscal year end and its calendar tax year end. Income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Current expense (benefit) $ 180 $ 1,140 $ (1,154) Deferred expense (benefit) 143 (3,818) 11 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 323 $ (2,678) $ (1,143) Deferred taxes consisted of the following: July 31, 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets (included in Other assets, net) $ 631 $ 715 Deferred tax liabilities (included in Other liabilities) (76) (16) Net deferred tax asset $ 555 $ 699
Sales taxes	Sales taxes: Ferrellgas accounts for the collection and remittance of sales tax on a net tax basis. As a result, these amounts are not reflected in the consolidated statements of operations.
Net earnings (loss) per common unitholders' interest	Net loss per common unitholders’ interest: Net loss per common unitholders’ interest is computed by dividing “Net loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.,” after deducting the general partner’s approximate 1% interest, by the weighted average number of outstanding common units and the dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding unit options. See Note P – Net loss per common unitholders’ interest – for further discussion about these calculations.
Loss contingencies	Loss contingencies: In the normal course of business, Ferrellgas is involved in various claims and legal proceedings. Ferrellgas records a liability for such matters when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amounts can be reasonably estimated. When only a range of possible loss can be established, the most probable amount in the range is accrued. If no amount within this range is a better estimate than any other amount within the range, the minimum amount in the range is accrued. Legal costs associated with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.
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 (“ASU 2014‑09”). 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. Upon adoption, Ferrellgas applied ASU 2014‑09 only to contracts that were not completed, referred to as open contracts. Ferrellgas adopted ASU 2014‑09 beginning on August 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. This method requires that the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014‑09 be recognized in partner’s deficit at the date of adoption, August 1, 2018. ASU 2014‑09 has not materially impacted Ferrellgas’ consolidated financial statements, and as a result there was no cumulative effect to record as of the date of adoption. Results for reporting periods beginning after August 1, 2018 are presented under ASU 2014-09, while amounts reported for prior periods have not been adjusted and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods. See Note J - Revenue from contracts with customers for additional information related to revenues and contract costs, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures required under ASU 2014-09. 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. The new standard requires lessees to apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. An entity may elect the transition relief option in ASU 2018-11, “Leases: Targeted Improvements” which, among other things, provides entities with an option to recognize the cumulative-effect adjustment from the modified retrospective application to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption and consequently, to continue to report comparative periods in compliance with the prior guidance (ASC 840). Ferrellgas expects to elect this additional transition method. Additionally, Ferrellgas currently expects to elect the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning we would not recognize right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for those leases. We also currently expect to elect the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for our most significant leasing activity, which includes vehicle and real estate leases. Ferrellgas is continuing to evaluate the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas has made significant progress in assessing the impact of the standard and planning for the adoption and implementation. The implementation team has completed scoping and the data gathering process of our current lease portfolio. Ferrellgas continues to perform a completeness assessment over the lease population, analyze the financial statement impact of adopting the standards, and evaluate the impact of adoption on our existing accounting policies and disclosures. Further, our implementation team is in the process of determining appropriate changes to our business processes, systems, and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard. Ferrellgas believes that the adoption of this standard, which will be effective for Ferrellgas August 1, 2019, will result in material increases to right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and a corresponding change in classification of certain expenses contained on our consolidated statements of operations. On August 1, 2019, Ferrellgas expects to recognize additional operating lease liabilities ranging from $120 million to $140 million, with corresponding right-of-use assets based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments using preliminary estimates of discount rates. Ferrellgas does not believe the adoption of this standard will impact the compliance calculations for our debt covenants. Ferrellgas has not finalized the effects of these expected changes from the new standard. 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. 2017‑12 In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017‑12, Financial Instruments - Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, which is intended to improve the financial reporting for hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements. Ferrellgas has made significant progress in assessing the impact of the standard and planning for the adoption and implementation. Ferrellgas believes that the adoption of this standard, which will be effective for Ferrellgas August 1, 2019, will result in additional disclosure related to the impact on the consolidated statement of operations for derivatives designated as hedging instruments. Ferrellgas has not finalized the effects of these expected changes from the new standard. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2018‑15 In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018‑15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract which is intended to clarify the accounting for implementation costs related to a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. Costs for implementation activities in the application development stage are deferred, depending on the nature of the costs, while costs incurred during the preliminary project and post-implementation stages are expensed. Any deferred costs are amortized over the term of the service contract. The new guidance can be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. Ferrellgas adopted ASU 2018-15 on a prospective basis to all implementation costs incurred after January 31, 2019 with an immaterial impact on our consolidated results of operations for the six months ended July 31, 2019. .
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies
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, 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.
Principles of consolidation	(1) Principles of consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas, L.P. and its subsidiaries after elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions. Ferrellgas, L.P. consolidates the following wholly-owned entities: Bridger Logistics, LLC, Sable Environmental, LLC, Sable SWD 2, LLC, Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc., Blue Rhino Canada, Inc., Ferrellgas Real Estate, Inc., Ferrellgas Finance Corp. and Ferrellgas Receivables, LLC (“Ferrellgas Receivables”), a special purpose entity that has agreements with Ferrellgas, L.P. to securitize, on an ongoing basis, a portion of its trade accounts receivable. Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation.
Fair value measurements	(1) Fair value measurements: Ferrellgas, L.P. measures certain of its assets and liabilities at fair value, which is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants – in either the principal market or the most advantageous market. The principal market is the market with the greatest level of activity and volume for the asset or liability. The common framework for measuring fair value utilizes a three-level hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in the valuation techniques to derive fair values. The basis for fair value measurements for each level within the hierarchy is described below with Level 1 having the highest priority and Level 3 having the lowest. · Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. · Level 2: Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. · Level 3: Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable.
Accounts receivable	(1) Accounts receivable : Accounts receivable are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at the gross outstanding amount adjusted for an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable that are acquired are initially recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition. Provisions for uncollectible accounts are established based upon our collection experience and the assessment of the collectability of specific amounts. Accounts receivable are written off in the period in which the receivable is deemed uncollectible.
Accounts receivable securitization	Accounts receivable securitization: Through its wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary Ferrellgas Receivables, Ferrellgas, L.P. has agreements to securitize, on an ongoing basis, a portion of its trade accounts receivable.
Inventories	Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using weighted average cost and actual cost methods.
Property, plant and equipment	Property, plant and equipment: Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and routine repairs are expensed as incurred. Ferrellgas, L.P. capitalizes computer software, equipment replacement and betterment expenditures that upgrade, replace or completely rebuild major mechanical components and extend the original useful life of the equipment. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from two to 30 years. Ferrellgas, L.P., using its best estimates based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, tests long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of its assets or asset groups might not be recoverable. The recoverability tests for property, plant and equipment are performed at the asset group level that represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The recoverability test is performed by determining the carrying value of the asset group and comparing it to the estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows of the asset group. The expected future cash flows are estimated based on Ferrellgas, L.P. management’s plans. If the carrying value exceeds the expected undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the estimated fair market value and the carrying value of the asset group.
Goodwill	(1) Goodwill: Ferrellgas, L.P. records goodwill as the excess of the cost of acquisitions over the fair value of the related net assets at the date of acquisition. Ferrellgas, L.P. tests goodwill for impairment annually during the second quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying value. Ferrellgas, L.P. has determined that it has two reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes. As of July 31, 2019, one of these reporting units contains goodwill that is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair-value-based test. Under this test, the carrying value of each reporting unit is determined by assigning the assets and liabilities, including the existing goodwill and intangible assets, to those reporting units as of the date of the evaluation on a specific identification basis. To the extent a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, the reporting unit’s goodwill is impaired. The amount of impairment would be equal to the lesser of the excess of reporting unit carrying value over its fair value and the reporting unit’s recorded amount of goodwill. Ferrellgas, L.P. completed its most recent annual goodwill impairment test on January 31, 2019 and did not incur an impairment loss. For fiscal 2018, the test was performed on January 31, 2018 and an impairment charge of $10.0 million related to a decline in future expected cash flows of an immaterial reporting unit of our Propane operations and related equipment sales segment was recorded.
Intangible assets	Intangible assets: Intangible assets with finite useful lives, consisting primarily of customer related assets and non-compete agreements, permits, favorable lease arrangements and patented technology are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization calculated using the straight-line method over periods ranging from two to 15 years. When necessary, intangible assets’ useful lives are revised and the impact on amortization reflected on a prospective basis. Trade names and trademarks have indefinite lives, are not amortized, and are stated at cost. Ferrellgas, L.P. tests finite-lived intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets or asset groups might not be recoverable. Ferrellgas, L.P. tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually on January 31 or more frequently if circumstances dictate. The recoverability tests for definite-lived intangible assets are performed at the asset group level that represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The recoverability test is performed by determining the carrying value of the asset group and comparing it to the estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows of the asset group. The expected future cash flows are estimated based on Ferrellgas, L.P. management’s plans. If the carrying value exceeds the expected undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the estimated fair market value and the carrying value of the asset group.
Derivative instruments and hedging activities	(1) Derivative instruments and hedging activities: Commodity and Transportation Fuel Price Risk. Ferrellgas, L.P.’s overall objective for entering into commodity based derivative contracts, including commodity options and swaps, is to hedge a portion of its exposure to market fluctuations in propane, gasoline and diesel prices. Ferrellgas, L.P’s risk management activities primarily attempt to mitigate price risks related to the purchase, storage, transport and sale of propane generally in the contract and spot markets from major domestic energy companies on a short-term basis. Ferrellgas, L.P attempts to mitigate these price risks through the use of financial derivative instruments and forward propane purchase and sales contracts. Additionally, from time to time Ferrellgas, L.P.’s risk management activities attempt to mitigate price risks related to the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel for use in the transport of propane from retail fueling stations through the use of financial derivative instruments. Ferrellgas, L.P.’s risk management strategy involves taking positions in the forward or financial markets that are equal and opposite to Ferrellgas, L.P.’s positions in the physical products market in order to minimize the risk of financial loss from an adverse price change. This risk management strategy is successful when Ferrellgas, L.P.’s gains or losses in the physical product markets are offset by its losses or gains in the forward or financial markets. These propane related financial derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. The gasoline and diesel related financial derivatives have not historically been formally designated and documented as a hedge of exposure to fluctuations in the market price of fuel. Ferrellgas, L.P.’s risk management activities may include the use of financial derivative instruments including, but not limited to, futures, swaps, and options to seek protection from adverse price movements and to minimize potential losses. Ferrellgas, L.P. enters into these financial derivative instruments primarily with brokers who are clearing members with the Intercontinental Exchange or the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and, to a lesser extent, directly with third parties in the over-the-counter market. All of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s financial derivative instruments are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Ferrellgas, L.P. also enters into forward propane purchase and sales contracts with counterparties. These forward contracts qualify for the normal purchase normal sales exception within GAAP guidance and are therefore not recorded on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s financial statements until settled. On the date that derivative contracts are entered into, other than those designated as normal purchases or normal sales, Ferrellgas, L.P. makes a determination as to whether the derivative instrument qualifies for designation as a hedge. These financial instruments are formally designated as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure and that designation, as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction are documented. Because of the high degree of correlation between the hedging instrument and the underlying exposure being hedged, fluctuations in the value of the derivative instrument are generally offset by changes in the anticipated cash flows of the underlying exposure being hedged. Since the fair value of these derivatives fluctuates over their contractual lives, their fair value amounts should not be viewed in isolation, but rather in relation to the anticipated cash flows of the underlying hedged transaction and the overall reduction in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s risk relating to adverse fluctuations in propane prices. Ferrellgas, L.P. formally assesses, both at inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the financial instruments that are used in hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in the anticipated cash flows of the related underlying exposures. Any ineffective portion of a financial instrument’s change in fair value is recognized in “Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales” in the consolidated statements of operations. Financial instruments formally designated and documented as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure are recorded gross at fair value as either “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, “Other current liabilities” or “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value reported in other comprehensive income. Financial instruments not formally designated and documented as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure are recorded at fair value as “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, “Other current liabilities”, or “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value reported in “Operating expense” on the consolidated statements of operations. Interest Rate Risk. Fluctuations in interest rates subject Ferrellgas, L.P. to interest rate risk. Decreases in interest rates increase the fair value of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s fixed rate debt, while increases in interest rates subject Ferrellgas, L.P. to the risk of increased interest expense related to its variable rate borrowings. Ferrellgas, L.P. may enter into fair value hedges to help reduce its fixed interest rate risk. Interest rate swaps may be used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of fixed rate debt due to changes in interest rates. Fixed rate debt that has been designated as being hedged is adjusted to offset the change in the fair value of interest rate derivatives that are fair value hedges, which are classified as “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, Other current liabilities” or as “Other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of fixed rate debt and any related fair value hedges are recognized as they occur in “Interest expense” on the consolidated statements of operations. Ferrellgas, L.P. may enter into cash flow hedges to help reduce its variable interest rate risk. Interest rate swaps are used to hedge the risk associated with rising interest rates and their effect on forecasted interest payments related to variable rate borrowings. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. Thus, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the hedges are recorded in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other assets, net”, “Other current liabilities” or as “Other liabilities” with an offsetting entry to ”Other comprehensive income” at interim periods and are subsequently recognized as interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations when the forecasted transaction impacts earnings. Changes in the fair value of any cash flow hedges that are considered ineffective are recognized as interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations as they occur.
Revenue recognition	(1) Revenue recognition: Revenues from Ferrellgas, L.P.’s propane operations and related equipment sales segment are recognized at the time product is delivered with payments generally due 30 days after receipt. Amounts are considered past due after 30 days. Ferrellgas, L.P. determines accounts receivable allowances based on management’s assessment of the creditworthiness of the customers and other collection actions. Ferrellgas, L.P. offers “even pay” billing programs that can create customer deposits or advances. Revenue is recognized from these customer deposits or advances to customers at the time product is delivered. Other revenues, which include revenue from the sale of propane appliances and equipment is recognized at the time of delivery or installation. Ferrellgas, L.P. recognizes shipping and handling revenues and expenses for sales of propane, appliances and equipment at the time of delivery or installation. Shipping and handling revenues are included in the price of propane charged to customers, and are classified as revenue. Revenues from annually billed, non-refundable propane tank rentals are recognized in “Revenues: other” on a straight-line basis over one year. Prior to the dispositions in 2018 which constituted Ferrellgas, L.P.’s Midstream operations segment, revenues included crude oil sales, pipeline tariffs, trucking fees, rail throughput fees, pipeline management services, leasing, throughput, storage and salt water disposal. These revenues were recognized upon completion of the related service or delivery of product.
Shipping and handling expenses and cost of sales	(1) Shipping and handling expenses: Shipping and handling expenses related to delivery personnel, vehicle repair and maintenance and general liability expenses are classified within “Operating expense” in the consolidated statements of operations. Depreciation expenses on delivery vehicles Ferrellgas, L.P. owns are classified within “Depreciation and amortization expense.” Delivery vehicles and distribution technology leased by Ferrellgas, L.P. are classified within “Equipment lease expense.” See Note E – Supplemental financial statement information – for the financial statement presentation of shipping and handling expenses. (2) Cost of sales: “Cost of sales – propane and other gas liquids sales” includes all costs to acquire propane and other gas liquids, the costs of storing and transporting inventory prior to delivery to Ferrellgas, L.P.’s customers, the results from risk management activities to hedge related price risk and the costs of materials related to the refurbishment of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s portable propane tanks. “Cost of sales - midstream operations” includes all costs incurred to purchase and transport crude oil, including the costs of terminaling and transporting crude oil prior to delivery to customers and the costs of salt water disposal. “Cost of sales – other” primarily includes costs related to the sale of propane appliances and equipment.
Operating expenses	Operating expenses: “Operating expense” primarily includes the personnel, vehicle, delivery, handling, plant, office, selling, marketing, credit and collections and other expenses.
General and administrative expenses	General and administrative expenses: “ General and administrative expense” primarily includes personnel and incentive expense related to executives and employees, as well as other overhead expenses related to centralized corporate functions.
Stock-based and unit option plans	(1) Stock-based plans: Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plans (“ICPs”) The ICPs are not Ferrellgas, L.P. stock-compensation plans; however, in accordance with Ferrellgas, L.P.’s partnership agreements, all Ferrellgas, L.P. employee-related costs incurred by Ferrell Companies are allocated to Ferrellgas, L.P. As a result, Ferrellgas, L.P. incurs a non-cash compensation charge from Ferrell Companies. During the years ended July 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the portion of the total non-cash compensation charge relating to the ICPs was $0.0 million, $0.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively. During fiscal 2019 there were no plan-based awards granted under the ICP and all outstanding SARs are currently valued at zero. Ferrell Companies is authorized to issue up to 9.25 million stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) that are based on shares of Ferrell Companies common stock. The SARs were established by Ferrell Companies to allow upper-middle and senior level managers as well as directors of the general partner to participate in the equity growth of Ferrell Companies. The SARs awards vest ratably over periods ranging from zero to 10 years or 100% upon a change of control of Ferrell Companies, or upon the death, disability or retirement at the age of 65 of the participant. All awards expire 10 years from the date of issuance. The fair value of each award is estimated on each balance sheet date using a binomial valuation model.
Income taxes	(1) Income taxes: Ferrellgas, L.P. is a limited partnership and owns three subsidiaries that are taxable corporations. As a result, except for the taxable corporations, Ferrellgas, L.P.’s earnings or losses for federal income tax purposes are included in the tax returns of the individual partners. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas, L.P. reflect federal income taxes related to the above mentioned taxable corporations and certain states that allow for income taxation of partnerships. Net earnings for financial statement purposes may differ significantly from taxable income reportable to partners as a result of differences between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities, the taxable income allocation requirements under Ferrellgas, L.P.’s partnership agreement and differences between Ferrellgas, L.P.’s financial reporting fiscal year end and limited partners tax year end. Income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following: For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Current expense (benefit) $ 150 $ 1,119 $ (1,160) Deferred expense (benefit) 143 (3,818) 11 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 293 $ (2,699) $ (1,149) Deferred taxes consisted of the following: July 31, 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets (included in Other assets, net) $ 631 $ 715 Deferred tax liabilities (included in Other liabilities) (76) (16) Net deferred tax asset $ 555 $ 699
Sales taxes	Sales taxes: Ferrellgas, L.P. accounts for the collection and remittance of sales tax on a net tax basis. As a result, these amounts are not reflected in the consolidated statements of operations.
Loss contingencies	Loss contingencies: In the normal course of business, Ferrellgas, L.P. is involved in various claims and legal proceedings. Ferrellgas, L.P. records a liability for such matters when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amounts can be reasonably estimated. When only a range of possible loss can be established, the most probable amount in the range is accrued. If no amount within this range is a better estimate than any other amount within the range, the minimum amount in the range is accrued. Legal costs associated with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.
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 (“ASU 2014-09”). 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. Upon adoption, Ferrellgas, L.P. applied ASU 2014-09 only to contracts that were not completed, referred to as open contracts. Ferrellgas, L.P. adopted ASU 2014-09 beginning on August 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. This method requires that the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 be recognized in partner’s deficit at the date of adoption, August 1, 2018. ASU 2014-09 has not materially impacted Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated financial statements, and as a result there was no cumulative effect to record as of the date of adoption. Results for reporting periods beginning after August 1, 2018 are presented under ASU 2014-09, while amounts reported for prior periods have not been adjusted and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods. See Note J - Revenue from contracts with customers for additional information related to revenues and contract costs, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures required under ASU 2014-09. 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. The new standard requires lessees to apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. An entity may elect the transition relief option in ASU 2018-11, “Leases: Targeted Improvements” which, among other things, provides entities with an option to recognize the cumulative-effect adjustment from the modified retrospective application to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption and consequently, continue to report comparative periods in compliance with the prior guidance (ASC 840). Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to elect this additional transition method. Additionally, Ferrellgas, L.P. currently expects to elect the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning we would not recognize right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for those leases. We also currently expect to elect the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for our most significant leasing activity, which includes vehicle and real estate leases. Ferrellgas, L.P. is continuing to evaluate the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas, L.P. has made significant progress in assessing the impact of the standard and planning for the adoption and implementation. The implementation team has completed scoping and the data gathering process of our current lease portfolio. Ferrellgas, L.P. continues to perform a completeness assessment over the lease population, analyze the financial statement impact of adopting the standards, and evaluate the impact of adoption on our existing accounting policies and disclosures. Further, our implementation team is in the process of determining appropriate changes to our business processes, systems, and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes that the adoption of this standard, which will be effective for Ferrellgas, L.P. August 1, 2019, will result in material increases to right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and a corresponding change in classification of certain expenses contained on our consolidated statements of operations. On August 1, 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to recognize additional operating lease liabilities ranging from $120 million to $140 million, with corresponding right-of-use assets based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments using preliminary estimates of discount rates. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not believe the adoption of this standard will impact the compliance calculations for our debt covenants. Ferrellgas, L.P. has not finalized the effects of these expected changes from the new standard. 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. 2017‑12 In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017‑12, Financial Instruments - Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , which is intended to improve the financial reporting for hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes that the adoption of this standard, which will be effective for Ferrellgas, L.P. August 1, 2019, will result in additional disclosure related to the impact on the consolidated statement of operations for derivatives designated as hedging instruments. Ferrellgas, L.P. has not finalized the effects of these expected changes from the new standard. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2018-15 In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract which is intended to clarify the accounting for implementation costs related to a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. Costs for implementation activities in the application development stage are deferred, depending on the nature of the costs, while costs incurred during the preliminary project and post-implementation stages are expensed. Any deferred costs are amortized over the term of the service contract. The new guidance can be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. Ferrellgas, L.P. adopted ASU 2018-15 on a prospective basis to all implementation costs incurred after January 31, 2019 with an immaterial impact on our consolidated results of operations for the six months ended July 31, 2019.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Income Tax Expense	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Current expense (benefit) $ 180 $ 1,140 $ (1,154) Deferred expense (benefit) 143 (3,818) 11 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 323 $ (2,678) $ (1,143)
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities	July 31, 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets (included in Other assets, net) $ 631 $ 715 Deferred tax liabilities (included in Other liabilities) (76) (16) Net deferred tax asset $ 555 $ 699
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Income Tax Expense	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Current expense (benefit) $ 150 $ 1,119 $ (1,160) Deferred expense (benefit) 143 (3,818) 11 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 293 $ (2,699) $ (1,149)
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities	July 31, 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets (included in Other assets, net) $ 631 $ 715 Deferred tax liabilities (included in Other liabilities) (76) (16) Net deferred tax asset $ 555 $ 699

Acquisitions, dispositions an_2

Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Loss on Assets Sales and Disposals	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Loss on sale of: Propane-related accessories reporting unit $ — $ 15,194 $ — Midstream trucking, water disposal & terminal assets 2,679 120,240 — Midstream railcars — 36,762 — Bridger Energy — 4,002 — Other 8,289 11,201 14,457 Loss on asset sales and disposals $ 10,968 $ 187,399 $ 14,457
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Loss on Assets Sales and Disposals	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Loss on sale of: Propane-related accessories reporting unit $ — $ 15,194 $ — Midstream trucking, water disposal & terminal assets 2,679 120,240 — Midstream railcars — 36,762 — Bridger Energy — 4,002 — Other 8,289 11,201 14,457 Loss on asset sales and disposals $ 10,968 $ 187,399 $ 14,457
Propane and related equipment sales
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule Of Funding Of Acquisitions	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Cash payments, net of cash acquired $ 13,551 $ 18,141 $ 3,539 Issuance of liabilities and other costs and considerations 1,650 2,426 856 Aggregate fair value of transactions $ 15,201 $ 20,567 $ 4,395
Aggregate Fair Value Of Transaction	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Working capital $ 31 $ 758 $ 139 Customer tanks, buildings, land and other 11,560 10,022 1,220 Goodwill 1,410 — — Customer lists 1,272 7,758 2,648 Non-compete agreements 928 2,029 388 Aggregate fair value of net assets acquired $ 15,201 $ 20,567 $ 4,395
Propane and related equipment sales | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule Of Funding Of Acquisitions	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Cash payments, net of cash acquired $ 13,551 $ 18,141 $ 3,539 Issuance of liabilities and other costs and considerations 1,650 2,426 856 Aggregate fair value of transactions $ 15,201 $ 20,567 $ 4,395
Aggregate Fair Value Of Transaction	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Working capital 31 758 139 Customer tanks, buildings, land and other 11,560 10,022 1,220 Goodwill 1,410 — — Customer lists 1,272 7,758 2,648 Non-compete agreements 928 2,029 388 Aggregate fair value of net assets acquired $ 15,201 $ 20,567 $ 4,395

Supplemental Financial Statem_2

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Schedule Of Inventories	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Propane gas and related products $ 66,001 $ 71,180 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 14,453 12,514 Inventories $ 80,454 $ 83,694
Property, Plant And Equipment	Estimated useful lives July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Land Indefinite $ 35,165 $ 33,719 Land improvements 2-20 14,149 13,361 Buildings and improvements 20 86,444 71,612 Vehicles, including transport trailers 8-20 111,283 85,893 Bulk equipment and district facilities 5-30 109,751 103,627 Tanks, cylinders and customer equipment 2-30 779,827 769,165 Computer and office equipment 2-5 111,838 109,346 Construction in progress n/a 7,061 14,394 1,255,518 1,201,117 Less: accumulated depreciation 658,795 643,394 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 596,723 $ 557,723
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Broker margin deposit assets $ 25,028 $ 2,851 Other 17,247 32,011 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 42,275 $ 34,862
Other Assets	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Notes receivable, less current portion $ 16,216 $ 27,491 Other 52,889 47,097 Other assets, net $ 69,105 $ 74,588
Other Current Liabilities	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Accrued interest $ 20,484 $ 22,222 Customer deposits and advances 24,686 22,829 Accrued payroll 17,356 16,060 Accrued insurance 18,524 15,100 Price risk management liabilities 14,198 1,832 Other 42,989 61,580 Other current liabilities $ 138,237 $ 139,623
Shipping And Handling Expenses	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 215,780 $ 195,646 $ 175,164 Depreciation and amortization expense 6,375 4,947 3,909 Equipment lease expense 30,759 25,765 26,299 $ 252,914 $ 226,358 $ 205,372
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Cash paid (refunded) for: Interest $ 166,897 $ 159,271 $ 143,441 Income taxes $ 141 $ (291) $ 310 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ 1,650 $ 1,993 $ 139 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ 1,132 $ 264 $ 164
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Schedule Of Inventories	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Propane gas and related products $ 66,001 $ 71,180 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 14,453 12,514 Inventories $ 80,454 $ 83,694
Property, Plant And Equipment	Estimated useful lives July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Land Indefinite $ 35,165 $ 33,719 Land improvements 2-20 14,149 13,361 Buildings and improvements 20 86,444 71,612 Vehicles, including transport trailers 8-20 111,283 85,893 Bulk equipment and district facilities 5-30 109,751 103,627 Tanks, cylinders and customer equipment 2-30 779,827 769,165 Computer and office equipment 2-5 111,838 109,346 Construction in progress n/a 7,061 14,394 1,255,518 1,201,117 Less: accumulated depreciation 658,795 643,394 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 596,723 $ 557,723
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Broker margin deposit assets $ 25,028 $ 2,851 Other 17,129 31,979 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 42,157 $ 34,830
Other Assets	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Notes receivable, less current portion $ 16,216 $ 27,491 Other 52,889 47,097 Other assets, net $ 69,105 $ 74,588
Other Current Liabilities	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Customer deposits and advances 24,686 22,829 Accrued interest 16,550 18,288 Accrued payroll 17,356 16,060 Accrued insurance 18,524 15,100 Price risk management liabilities 14,198 1,832 Other 42,989 61,580 Other current liabilities $ 134,303 $ 135,689
Shipping And Handling Expenses	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 215,780 $ 195,646 $ 175,164 Depreciation and amortization expense 6,375 4,947 3,909 Equipment lease expense 30,759 25,765 26,299 $ 252,914 $ 226,358 $ 205,372
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Cash paid (refunded) for: Interest $ 136,106 $ 128,479 $ 122,084 Income taxes $ 111 $ (311) $ 305 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ 1,650 $ 1,993 $ 139 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ 1,132 $ 264 $ 164

Accounts And Notes Receivable_2

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts And Notes Receivable	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 106,145 $ 120,079 Accounts receivable not pledged as collateral (including other reserves) 1,218 8,272 Note receivable - current portion 2,660 132 Other 36 26 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,463) (2,455) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 107,596 $ 126,054
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts And Notes Receivable	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 106,145 $ 120,079 Accounts receivable not pledged as collateral (including other reserves) 1,218 8,272 Note receivable - current portion 2,660 132 Other 36 26 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,463) (2,455) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 107,596 $ 126,054

Goodwill And Intangible Asset_2

Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Gross Carrying Accumulated Gross Carrying Accumulated Amount Amortization Net Amount Amortization Net Goodwill, net $ 247,195 $ — $ 247,195 $ 246,098 $ — $ 246,098 Intangible assets, net Amortized intangible assets Customer related $ 442,652 $ (390,052) $ 52,600 $ 441,393 $ (376,605) $ 64,788 Non-compete agreements 25,582 (20,645) 4,937 24,653 (19,511) 5,142 Other 3,513 (3,513) — 3,513 (3,513) — 471,747 (414,210) 57,537 469,559 (399,629) 69,930 Unamortized intangible assets Trade names & trademarks 51,020 — 51,020 51,021 — 51,021 Total intangible assets, net $ 522,767 $ (414,210) $ 108,557 $ 520,580 $ (399,629) $ 120,951
Schedule of Goodwill Rollforward	Propane operations and related equipment sales Balance July 31, 2017 $ 256,103 Impairment (10,005) Balance July 31, 2018 246,098 Acquisitions 1,410 Other (313) Balance July 31, 2019 $ 247,195
Schedule Of Aggregate Amortization Expense	For the year ended July 31, 2019 $ 14,581 2018 31,345 2017 32,148
Schedule Of Estimated Amortization Expense	For the year ended July 31, 2020 $ 9,121 2021 8,382 2022 6,993 2023 6,666 2024 6,390
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Gross Gross Carrying Accumulated Carrying Accumulated Amount Amortization Net Amount Amortization Net Goodwill, net $ 247,195 $ — $ 247,195 $ 246,098 $ — $ 246,098 Intangible assets, net Amortized intangible assets Customer related $ 442,652 $ (390,052) $ 52,600 $ 441,393 $ (376,605) $ 64,788 Non-compete agreements 25,582 (20,645) 4,937 24,653 (19,511) 5,142 Other 3,513 (3,513) — 3,513 (3,513) — 471,747 (414,210) 57,537 469,559 (399,629) 69,930 Unamortized intangible assets Trade names & trademarks 51,020 — 51,020 51,021 — 51,021 Total intangible assets, net $ 522,767 $ (414,210) $ 108,557 $ 520,580 $ (399,629) $ 120,951
Schedule of Goodwill Rollforward	Propane operations and related equipment sales Balance July 31, 2017 $ 256,103 Impairment (10,005) Balance July 31, 2018 246,098 Acquisitions 1,410 Other (313) Balance July 31, 2019 $ 247,195
Schedule Of Aggregate Amortization Expense	For the year ended July 31, 2019 $ 14,581 2018 31,345 2017 32,148
Schedule Of Estimated Amortization Expense	For the year ended July 31, 2020 $ 9,121 2021 8,382 2022 6,993 2023 6,666 2024 6,390

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Debt Components	2019 2018 Senior notes Fixed rate, 6.50%, due 2021 (1) $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2023 (2) 500,000 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2022, net of unamortized premium of $1,633 and $2,375 at 2019 and 2018, respectively (3) 476,633 477,375 Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020, net of unamortized discount of $1,319 and $3,766 at 2019 and 2018, respectively (4) 355,681 353,234 Senior secured term loan Variable interest rate, Term Loan, expected to mature May 2023 (5) 275,000 275,000 Notes payable 10.7% and 11.2% weighted average interest rate at July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, due 2020 to 2029, net of unamortized discount of $711 and $977 at July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively 5,962 6,221 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance and other costs 2,113,276 2,111,830 Unamortized debt issuance and other costs (24,516) (30,791) Less: current portion of long-term debt 631,756 2,402 Long-term debt $ 1,457,004 $ 2,078,637 (1) During November 2010, the operating partnership issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2021. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the operating partnership, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due on May 1, 2021. (2) During June 2015, the operating partnership issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2023. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the operating partnership, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The operating partnership would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to June 2021. (3) During fiscal 2014, the operating partnership issued $475.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2022. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the operating partnership, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The operating partnership would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to November 2019. (4) During January 2017, Ferrellgas Partners issued $175.0 million in aggregate principal amount of additional 8.625% unsecured senior notes due 2020, issued at 96% of par. Ferrellgas Partners contributed the net proceeds from the offering of approximately $166.1 million to the operating partnership, which used such amounts to repay borrowings under its previous senior secured credit facility. During April 2010, Ferrellgas Partners issued $280.0 million of its fixed rate senior notes. During March 2011, Ferrellgas Partners redeemed $98.0 million of these fixed rate senior notes. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas Partners and are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of the operating partnership. 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. (5) The Senior Secured Credit Facility, including the Term Loan, will mature on the earlier of (i) May 4, 2023 and (ii) the date that is 90 days prior to the earliest maturity date of any series of the operating partnership’s outstanding notes after giving effect to any extensions or refinancings thereof. As of this filing, the earliest maturity date of any series of the operating partnership’s outstanding notes is May 1, 2021, except for the reclassification of the Term Loan from long-term to current. See additional discussion below under “ Senior secured credit facilities. ”
Scheduled Annual Principal Payments On Long-term Debt	Scheduled annual For the year ending July 31, principal payments 2020 $ 634,052 2021 501,842 2022 476,187 2023 500,756 2024 292 Thereafter 544 Total $ 2,113,673
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Debt Components	2019 2018 Senior notes Fixed rate, 6.50%, due 2021 (1) $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2023 (2) 500,000 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2022, net of unamortized premium of $1,633 and $2,375 at 2019 and 2018, respectively (3) 476,633 477,375 Senior secured term loan Variable interest rate, Term Loan, expected to mature May 2023 (4) 275,000 275,000 Notes payable 10.7% and 11.2% weighted average interest rate at July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, due 2020 to 2029, net of unamortized discount of $711 and $977 at July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively 5,962 6,221 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance and other costs 1,757,595 1,758,596 Unamortized debt issuance and other costs (23,562) (28,057) Less: current portion of long-term debt 277,029 2,402 Long-term debt $ 1,457,004 $ 1,728,137 (1) During November 2010, Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of new 6.50% senior notes due 2021.These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and are effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P., to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due on May 1, 2021. (2) During June 2015, Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2023. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and are effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P., to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. Ferrellgas, L.P. would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to June 2021. (3) During fiscal 2014, Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $475.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2022. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and are effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P., to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. Ferrellgas, L.P. would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to November 2019. (4) The Senior Secured Credit Facility, including the Term Loan, will mature on the earlier of (i) May 4, 2023 and (ii) the date that is 90 days prior to the earliest maturity date of any series of the operating partnership’s outstanding notes after giving effect to any extensions or refinancings thereof. As of this filing, the earliest maturity date of any series of the operating partnership’s outstanding notes is May 1, 2021, except for the reclassification of the Term Loan from long-term to current. See additional discussion below under “ Senior secured credit facilities. ”
Scheduled Annual Principal Payments On Long-term Debt	For the year ending July 31, Scheduled annual 2020 $ 277,052 2021 501,842 2022 476,187 2023 500,756 2024 292 Thereafter 544 Total $ 1,756,673

Partners' deficit (Tables)

Partners' deficit (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Limited Partner Units	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Public common unitholders (1) 69,612,939 69,612,939 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 an approximate 23.2% 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’ total beneficial ownership to 23.4%. (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 our general partner; and is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of our general partner and a related party. JEF Capital Management owns 4,758,859 of these common units and is owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust Two and other family trusts, all of which James E. Ferrell and/or his family members are the trustees and beneficiaries. James E. Ferrell holds all voting common stock of JEF Capital Management. The remaining 4,616 common units are held by Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc., which is wholly-owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust One, for which James E. Ferrell is the trustee and sole beneficiary.
Ferrellgas Recognized Cash Distributions	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Public common unitholders $ 6,962 $ 27,846 $ 56,561 Ferrell Companies 2,253 9,012 18,305 FCI Trading Corp. 20 80 160 Ferrell Propane, Inc. 5 20 41 James E. Ferrell 476 1,904 3,869 General partner 98 392 797 $ 9,814 $ 39,254 $ 79,733
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Ferrellgas Recognized Cash Distributions	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Ferrellgas Partners $ 40,706 $ 70,246 $ 102,978 General partner 415 716 1,050

Revenue from contracts with c_2

Revenue from contracts with customers (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Retail - Sales to End Users $ 1,128,991 $ 1,082,046 $ 852,130 Wholesale - Sales to Resellers 419,349 448,943 396,100 Other Gas Sales 60,518 111,987 70,182 Other 75,534 147,847 145,162 Propane and related equipment revenues $ 1,684,392 $ 1,790,823 $ 1,463,574
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 96,450 $ 119,818 Contract assets $ 13,609 $ 8,691 Contract liabilities Deferred revenue (1) $ 31,974 $ 29,933 (1) Of the beginning balance of deferred revenue, $27.0 million was recognized as revenue during the year ended July 31, 2019.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Retail - Sales to End Users $ 1,128,991 $ 1,082,046 $ 852,130 Wholesale - Sales to Resellers 419,349 448,943 396,100 Other Gas Sales 60,518 111,987 70,182 Other 75,534 147,847 145,162 Propane and related equipment revenues $ 1,684,392 $ 1,790,823 $ 1,463,574
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 96,450 $ 119,818 Contract assets $ 13,609 $ 8,691 Contract liabilities Deferred revenue (1) $ 31,974 $ 29,933 (1) Of the beginning balance of deferred revenue, $27.0 million was recognized as revenue during the year ended July 31, 2019.

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets and Liabilities Fair Value Hierarchy	Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Significant Other Assets and Liabilities Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total July 31, 2019: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 1,259 $ — $ 1,259 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (16,015) $ — $ (16,015) July 31, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 22,470 $ — $ 22,470 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,910) $ — $ (1,910)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets and Liabilities Fair Value Hierarchy	Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Significant Other Assets and Liabilities Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total July 31, 2019: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 1,259 $ — $ 1,259 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (16,015) $ — $ (16,015) July 31, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 22,470 $ — $ 22,470 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,910) $ — $ (1,910)

Derivative Instruments and He_2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Fair Value of Financial Derivatives Balance Sheet Locations	July 31, 2019 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 $ 910 Other current liabilities $ 14,198 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 349 Other liabilities 1,817 Total $ 1,259 Total $ 16,015 July 31, 2018 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 $ 17,123 Other current liabilities $ 1,832 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 5,347 Other liabilities 78 Total $ 22,470 Total $ 1,910
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]	July 31, 2019 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 25,028 Other current liabilities $ 1,217 Other assets, net 2,969 Other liabilities — $ 27,997 $ 1,217 July 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 2,851 Other current liabilities $ 12,308 Other assets, net 927 Other liabilities 4,235 $ 3,778 $ 16,543
Fair Value Hedge Derivative Effect on Earnings	Amount of Interest Expense Amount of Gain Recognized on Recognized on Fixed-Rated Debt Location of Gain Derivative (Related Hedged Item) Recognized on For the year ended July 31, For the year ended July 31, Derivative Instrument Derivative 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ — $ 266 $ 1,319 $ — $ (6,825) $ (9,100)
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Effect on Comprehensive Income	For the year ended July 31, 2019 Amount of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from (Loss) Recognized in Reclassified from AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument AOCI AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (48,184) Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ (12,868) $ — $ (48,184) $ (12,868) $ — For the year ended July 31, 2018 Amount of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Recognized in Reclassified from AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument AOCI AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 30,231 Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ 24,714 $ — Interest rate swap agreements — Interest expense (395) — $ 30,231 $ 24,319 $ — For the year ended July 31, 2017 Amount of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Recognized in Reclassified from AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument AOCI AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 21,659 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 154 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 866 Interest expense (2,092) — $ 22,525 $ (1,938) $ —
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments effect on earnings	For the year ended July 31, 2018 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in Income Reclassified in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (3,470) Cost of sales - midstream operations For the year ended July 31, 2017 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in Income Reclassified in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (425) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 1,090 Operating expense
Changes in Derivative Value Effect on Other Comprehensive Income Loss	For the year ended July 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 20,560 $ 14,648 $ (9,815) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives (48,184) 30,231 21,659 Reclassification of (gains) losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net 12,868 (24,714) (154) Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives — — 866 Reclassification of losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense — 395 2,092 Ending balance $ (14,756) $ 20,560 $ 14,648
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Derivatives Balance Sheet Locations	July 31, 2019 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 $ 910 Other current liabilities $ 14,198 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 349 Other liabilities 1,817 Total $ 1,259 Total $ 16,015 July 31, 2018 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 $ 17,123 Other current liabilities $ 1,832 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 5,347 Other liabilities 78 Total $ 22,470 Total $ 1,910
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]	July 31, 2019 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 25,028 Other current liabilities $ 1,217 Other assets, net 2,969 Other liabilities — $ 27,997 $ 1,217 July 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 2,851 Other current liabilities $ 12,308 Other assets, net 927 Other liabilities 4,235 $ 3,778 $ 16,543
Fair Value Hedge Derivative Effect on Earnings	Amount of Interest Expense Location of Gain Amount of Gain Recognized on Recognized on Fixed-Rated Debt Recognized on Derivative (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Derivative For the year ended July 31, For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ — $ 266 $ 1,319 $ — $ (6,825) $ (9,100)
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Effect on Comprehensive Income	For the year ended July 31, 2019 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument Recognized in AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (48,184) Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ (12,868) $ — $ (48,184) $ (12,868) $ — For the year ended July 31, 2018 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument Recognized in AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 30,231 Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ 24,714 $ — Interest rate swap agreements — Interest expense (395) — $ 30,231 $ 24,319 $ — For the year ended July 31, 2017 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument Recognized in AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 21,659 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 154 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 866 Interest expense (2,092) — $ 22,525 $ (1,938) $ —
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments effect on earnings	For the year ended July 31, 2018 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in Income Reclassified in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (3,470) Cost of sales - midstream operations For the year ended July 31, 2017 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in Income Reclassified in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (425) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 1,090 Operating expense
Changes in Derivative Value Effect on Other Comprehensive Income Loss	For the year ended July 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 20,560 $ 14,648 $ (9,815) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives (48,184) 30,231 21,659 Reclassification of (gains) losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net 12,868 (24,714) (154) Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives — — 866 Reclassification of losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense — 395 2,092 Ending balance $ (14,756) $ 20,560 $ 14,648

Transactions With Related Par_2

Transactions With Related Parties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Allocation Of Transactions With Related Parties	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 256,190 $ 243,407 $ 228,969 General and administrative expense $ 25,368 $ 28,282 $ 31,068
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Allocation Of Transactions With Related Parties	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 256,190 $ 243,407 $ 228,969 General and administrative expense $ 25,368 $ 28,282 $ 31,068

Contingencies And Commitments (

Contingencies And Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contractual Operating Lease Commitments And Buyouts	Future minimum rental and buyout amounts by fiscal year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Operating lease obligations $ 44,392 $ 36,134 $ 26,312 $ 20,432 $ 17,196 $ 17,414 Operating lease buyouts $ 3,073 $ 4,371 $ 6,421 $ 3,527 $ 1,238 $ 14,433
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	Contract exit costs July 31, 2017 $ — Net expense 11,804 Cash payments and other — July 31, 2018 11,804 Accretion 448 Cash payments and other (802) July 31, 2019 $ 11,450
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contractual Operating Lease Commitments And Buyouts	Future minimum rental and buyout amounts by fiscal year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Operating lease obligations $ 44,392 $ 36,134 $ 26,312 $ 20,432 $ 17,196 $ 17,414 Operating lease buyouts 3,073 4,371 6,421 3,527 1,238 14,433
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	Contract exit costs July 31, 2017 $ — Net expense 11,804 Cash payments and other — July 31, 2018 11,804 Accretion 448 Cash payments and other (802) July 31, 2019 $ 11,450

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Commo_2

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Distribution Allocation	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 %
Basic And Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Unitholders' Interest	For the year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Common unitholders’ interest in net loss $ (63,605) $ (252,035) $ (53,665) Weighted average common units outstanding (in thousands) 97,152.7 97,152.7 97,229.5 Basic and diluted net loss per common unit $ (0.65) $ (2.59) $ (0.55)

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Year ended July 31, 2019 Propane operations and related equipment Corporate and sales other Total Segment revenues $ 1,684,392 $ — $ 1,684,392 Direct costs (1) 1,412,390 41,979 1,454,369 Adjusted EBITDA $ 272,002 $ (41,979) $ 230,023 Year ended July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment Corporate and sales other Total Segment revenues $ 1,790,823 $ 282,319 $ 2,073,142 Direct costs (1) 1,514,755 316,468 1,831,223 Adjusted EBITDA $ 276,068 $ (34,149) $ 241,919 Year ended July 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment Corporate and sales other Total Segment revenues $ 1,463,574 $ 466,703 $ 1,930,277 Direct costs (1) 1,198,150 502,064 1,700,214 Adjusted EBITDA $ 265,424 $ (35,361) $ 230,063 (1) Direct costs are comprised of “cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales”, “cost of sales-other”, “cost of sales-midstream operations”, “operating expense”, “general and administrative expense”, and “equipment lease expense” less “severance costs”, “legal fees and settlements related to non-core businesses”, “non-cash stock-based compensation charge”, “asset impairments”, “exit costs associated with contracts - Midstream dispositions”, “multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement” and “unrealized (non-cash) losses (gains) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments”.
Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Total Segment Performance Measures	Year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Net loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. $ (64,247) $ (254,581) $ (54,207) Income tax expense (benefit) 323 (2,678) (1,143) Interest expense 177,619 168,467 152,485 Depreciation and amortization expense 78,846 101,795 103,351 EBITDA 192,541 13,003 200,486 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 5,693 13,859 15,088 Non-cash stock-based compensation charge — — 3,298 Asset impairments — 10,005 — Loss on asset sales and disposals 10,968 187,399 14,457 Other income, net (369) (928) (1,474) Severance costs 1,600 1,663 1,959 Legal fees and settlements related to non-core businesses 18,364 6,065 — Unrealized (non-cash) losses (gains) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — 1,293 (3,457) Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement 1,524 — — Exit costs associated with contracts - Midstream dispositions — 11,804 — Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (298) (2,244) (294) Adjusted EBITDA $ 230,023 $ 241,919 $ 230,063
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	Assets July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales $ 1,223,790 $ 1,196,084 Corporate and other 39,169 167,197 Total consolidated assets $ 1,262,959 $ 1,363,281
Schedule Of Capital Expenditures By Segment [Table Text Block]	Year ended July 31, 2019 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 44,439 $ 2,614 $ 47,053 Growth 56,145 — 56,145 Total $ 100,584 $ 2,614 $ 103,198 Year ended July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 23,979 $ 3,584 $ 27,563 Growth 51,229 1,255 52,484 Total $ 75,208 $ 4,839 $ 80,047 Year ended July 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 13,330 $ 3,808 $ 17,138 Growth 28,912 315 29,227 Total $ 42,242 $ 4,123 $ 46,365
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Year ended July 31, 2019 Propane operations and related equipment Corporate and sales other Total Segment revenues $ 1,684,392 $ — $ 1,684,392 Direct costs (1) 1,412,299 41,056 1,454,355 Adjusted EBITDA $ 272,093 $ (41,056) $ 230,037 Year ended July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment Corporate and sales other Total Segment revenues $ 1,790,823 $ 282,319 $ 2,073,142 Direct costs (1) 1,514,755 316,331 1,831,086 Adjusted EBITDA $ 276,068 $ (34,012) $ 242,056 Year ended July 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment Corporate and sales other Total Segment revenues $ 1,463,574 $ 466,703 $ 1,930,277 Direct costs (1) 1,198,150 501,925 1,700,075 Adjusted EBITDA $ 265,424 $ (35,222) $ 230,202 (1) Direct costs are comprised of “cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales”, “cost of sales-other”, “cost of sales-midstream operations”, “operating expense”, “general and administrative expense”, and “equipment lease expense” less “severance costs”, “legal fees and settlements related to non-core businesses”, “non-cash stock-based compensation charge”, “asset impairments”, “exit costs associated with contracts - Midstream dispositions”, “multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement” and “unrealized (non-cash) losses (gains) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments”.
Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Total Segment Performance Measures	Year ended July 31, 2019 2018 2017 Net loss $ (29,517) $ (222,146) $ (29,059) Income tax expense (benefit) 293 (2,699) (1,149) Interest expense 142,635 133,946 127,188 Depreciation and amortization expense 78,846 101,795 103,351 EBITDA 192,257 10,896 200,331 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 5,693 13,859 15,088 Non-cash stock-based compensation charge — — 3,298 Asset impairments — 10,005 — Loss on asset sales and disposals 10,968 187,399 14,457 Other income, net (369) (928) (1,474) Severance costs 1,600 1,663 1,959 Legal fees and settlements related to non-core businesses 18,364 6,065 — Unrealized (non-cash) losses (gains) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — 1,293 (3,457) Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement 1,524 — — Exit costs associated with contracts - Midstream dispositions — 11,804 — Adjusted EBITDA $ 230,037 $ 242,056 $ 230,202
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	July 31, 2019 July 31, 2018 Assets Propane operations and related equipment sales $ 1,223,790 $ 1,196,084 Corporate and other 39,043 167,162 Total consolidated assets $ 1,262,833 $ 1,363,246
Schedule Of Capital Expenditures By Segment [Table Text Block]	Year ended July 31, 2019 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 44,439 $ 2,614 $ 47,053 Growth 56,145 — 56,145 Total $ 100,584 $ 2,614 $ 103,198 Year ended July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 23,979 $ 3,584 $ 27,563 Growth 51,229 1,255 52,484 Total $ 75,208 $ 4,839 $ 80,047 Year Ended July 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 13,330 $ 3,808 $ 17,138 Growth 28,912 315 29,227 Total $ 42,242 $ 4,123 $ 46,365

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Tab

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Line Items]
Summarized Unaudited Quarterly Data	For the year ended July 31, 2019 First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Revenues $ 352,309 $ 573,377 $ 479,625 $ 279,081 Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a) 130,830 238,581 209,167 127,764 Net earnings (loss) (57,508) 43,875 20,760 (71,672) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (57,015) 43,344 20,461 (71,037) Common unitholders’ interest in net earnings (loss) (56,445) 42,911 20,256 (70,327) Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unitholders’ interest $ (0.58) $ 0.44 $ 0.21 $ (0.72) For the year ended July 31, 2018 First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Revenues $ 454,655 $ 755,156 $ 515,810 $ 347,521 Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a) 123,243 229,321 190,883 126,115 Gross margin from midstream operations (b) 12,635 10,209 8,077 (4,161) Net earnings (loss) (c) (48,316) (1,774) 11,062 (217,797) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (47,915) (1,843) 10,861 (215,684) Common unitholders’ interest in net earnings (loss) (47,436) (1,824) 10,752 (213,527) Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unitholders’ interest $ (0.49) $ (0.02) $ 0.11 $ (2.20) For the year ended July 31, 2017 First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Revenues $ 379,542 $ 579,250 $ 538,109 $ 433,376 Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a) 123,187 202,346 171,950 126,774 Gross margin from midstream operations (b) 13,402 9,763 7,909 6,190 Net earnings (loss) (43,471) 38,528 6,691 (56,249) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (43,073) 38,098 6,536 (55,768) Common unitholders’ interest in net earnings (loss) (42,462) 37,717 6,470 (55,210) Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unitholders’ interest $ (0.44) $ 0.39 $ 0.07 $ (0.57) (a) Gross margin from “Propane and other gas liquids sales” represents “Revenues - propane and other gas liquids sales” less “Cost of sales – propane and other gas liquids sales.” (b) Gross margin from “Midstream operations” represents “Revenues - midstream operations” less “Cost of sales - midstream operations.” Includes asset impairment charges of $10.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Line Items]
Summarized Unaudited Quarterly Data	. For the year ended July 31, 2019 First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Revenues $ 352,309 $ 573,377 $ 479,625 $ 279,081 Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a) 130,830 238,581 209,167 127,764 Net earnings (loss) $ (48,814) $ 52,617 $ 29,554 $ (62,874) For the year ended July 31, 2018 First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Revenues $ 454,655 $ 755,156 $ 515,810 $ 347,521 Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a) 123,243 229,321 190,883 126,115 Gross margin from midstream operations (b) 12,635 10,209 8,077 (4,161) Net earnings (loss) (c) $ (39,699) $ 6,847 $ 19,840 $ (209,134) For the year ended July 31, 2017 First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Revenues $ 379,542 $ 579,250 $ 538,109 $ 433,376 Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a) 123,187 202,346 171,950 126,774 Gross margin from midstream operations (b) 13,402 9,763 7,909 6,190 Net earnings (loss) $ (39,440) $ 42,600 $ 15,395 $ (47,614) (a) Gross margin from “Propane and other gas liquids sales” represents “Revenues - propane and other gas liquids sales” less “Cost of sales – propane and other gas liquids sales.” (b) Gross margin from “Midstream operations” represents “Revenues - midstream operations” less “Cost of sales - midstream operations.” Includes asset impairment charges of $10.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018.

Guarantor financial informati_2

Guarantor financial information (Tables) - Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of July 31, 2019 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,045 $ 1 $ — $ — $ — $ 11,046 Accounts and notes receivable, net (3,912) — 35 111,473 — 107,596 Intercompany receivables (5,650) — — — 5,650 — Inventories 80,454 — — — — 80,454 Assets held for sale — — — — — — Prepaid expenses and other current assets 42,158 — (1) — — 42,157 Total current assets 124,095 1 34 111,473 5,650 241,253 Property, plant and equipment, net 596,724 — (1) — — 596,723 Goodwill, net 247,195 — — — — 247,195 Intangible assets, net 108,557 — — — — 108,557 Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 52,999 — — — (52,999) — Other assets, net 65,447 — 2,875 783 — 69,105 Total assets $ 1,195,017 $ 1 $ 2,908 $ 112,256 $ (47,349) $ 1,262,833 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 33,252 $ — $ — $ 112 $ — $ 33,364 Short-term borrowings 43,000 — — — — 43,000 Collateralized note payable — — — 62,000 — 62,000 Intercompany payables — — (192) (5,458) 5,650 — Current portion of long-term debt 277,029 — — — — 277,029 Other current liabilities 128,666 — 20 5,617 — 134,303 Total current liabilities 481,947 — (172) 62,271 5,650 549,696 Long-term debt 1,457,004 — — — — 1,457,004 Other liabilities 36,469 — 67 — — 36,536 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (765,756) 1 3,013 49,985 (52,999) (765,756) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (14,647) — — — — (14,647) Total partners' capital (deficit) (780,403) 1 3,013 49,985 (52,999) (780,403) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,195,017 $ 1 $ 2,908 $ 112,256 $ (47,349) $ 1,262,833 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of July 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 119,133 $ 1 $ 174 $ — $ — $ 119,308 Accounts and notes receivable, net (3,420) — 9,395 120,079 — 126,054 Intercompany receivables 15,660 — — — (15,660) — Inventories 83,694 — — — — 83,694 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 34,050 — 775 5 — 34,830 Total current assets 249,117 1 10,344 120,084 (15,660) 363,886 Property, plant and equipment, net 557,689 — 34 — — 557,723 Goodwill, net 246,098 — — — — 246,098 Intangible assets, net 120,951 — — — — 120,951 Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 59,937 — — — (59,937) — Other assets, net 63,411 — 9,961 1,216 — 74,588 Total assets $ 1,297,203 $ 1 $ 20,339 $ 121,300 $ (75,597) $ 1,363,246 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 45,171 $ — $ 1,547 $ 102 $ — $ 46,820 Short-term borrowings 32,800 — — — — 32,800 Collateralized note payable — — — 58,000 — 58,000 Intercompany payables — — (143) 15,803 (15,660) — Current portion of long-term debt 2,402 — — — — 2,402 Other current liabilities 129,300 — 6,036 353 — 135,689 Total current liabilities 209,673 — 7,440 74,258 (15,660) 275,711 Long-term debt 1,728,137 — — — — 1,728,137 Other liabilities 39,471 — 5 — — 39,476 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (700,811) 1 12,894 47,042 (59,937) (700,811) Accumulated other comprehensive income 20,733 — — — — 20,733 Total partners' capital (deficit) (680,078) 1 12,894 47,042 (59,937) (680,078) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,297,203 $ 1 $ 20,339 $ 121,300 $ (75,597) $ 1,363,246
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	For the year ended July 31, 2019 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 1,608,858 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,608,858 Other 75,485 — 49 — — 75,534 Total revenues 1,684,343 — 49 — — 1,684,392 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 902,516 — — — — 902,516 Cost of sales - other 11,292 — 114 — — 11,406 Operating expense 469,652 — 37 3,589 (4,410) 468,868 Depreciation and amortization expense 78,400 — — 446 — 78,846 General and administrative expense 59,974 6 — — — 59,980 Equipment lease expense 33,073 — — — — 33,073 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 5,693 — — — — 5,693 Loss on asset sales and disposals 8,289 — 2,679 — — 10,968 Operating income (loss) 115,454 (6) (2,781) (4,035) 4,410 113,042 Interest expense (132,929) — (38) (9,668) — (142,635) Other income (expense), net 428 — (59) 4,410 (4,410) 369 Earnings (loss) before income taxes (17,047) (6) (2,878) (9,293) — (29,224) Income tax expense 105 — 188 — — 293 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (12,365) — — — 12,365 — Net earnings (loss) (29,517) (6) (3,066) (9,293) 12,365 (29,517) Other comprehensive loss (35,380) — — — — (35,380) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (64,897) $ (6) $ (3,066) $ (9,293) $ 12,365 $ (64,897) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 1,642,155 $ — $ 821 $ — $ — $ 1,642,976 Midstream operations — — 282,319 — — 282,319 Other 72,954 — 74,893 — — 147,847 Total revenues 1,715,109 — 358,033 — — 2,073,142 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 972,467 — 947 — — 973,414 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 255,559 — — 255,559 Cost of sales - other 10,111 — 58,543 — — 68,654 Operating expense 436,962 — 37,617 4,755 (7,586) 471,748 Depreciation and amortization expense 75,163 — 26,317 315 — 101,795 General and administrative expense 48,337 5 5,922 — — 54,264 Equipment lease expense 27,939 — 333 — — 28,272 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 13,859 — — — — 13,859 Asset impairments — — 10,005 — — 10,005 Loss on asset sales and disposals 8,978 — 178,421 — — 187,399 Operating income (loss) 121,293 (5) (215,631) (5,070) 7,586 (91,827) Interest expense (86,646) — (43,247) (4,053) — (133,946) Other income (expense), net (234) — 1,162 7,586 (7,586) 928 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 34,413 (5) (257,716) (1,537) — (224,845) Income tax expense 222 — (2,921) — — (2,699) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (256,337) — — — 256,337 — Net earnings (loss) (222,146) (5) (254,795) (1,537) 256,337 (222,146) Other comprehensive income 5,969 — — — — 5,969 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (216,177) $ (5) $ (254,795) $ (1,537) $ 256,337 $ (216,177) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 1,318,412 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,318,412 Midstream operations — — 466,703 — — 466,703 Other 69,962 — 75,200 — — 145,162 Total revenues 1,388,374 — 541,903 — — 1,930,277 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 694,155 — — — — 694,155 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 429,439 — — 429,439 Cost of sales - other 8,473 — 58,794 — — 67,267 Operating expense 398,584 — 38,188 95 (4,455) 432,412 Depreciation and amortization expense 72,919 — 30,183 249 — 103,351 General and administrative expense 44,810 5 4,663 — — 49,478 Equipment lease expense 28,560 — 564 — — 29,124 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 15,088 — — — — 15,088 Asset impairments — — — — — — Loss on asset sales and disposals 9,198 — 5,259 — — 14,457 Operating income (loss) 116,587 (5) (25,187) (344) 4,455 95,506 Interest expense (80,866) — (43,839) (2,480) (3) (127,188) Other income (expense), net 850 — 624 4,452 (4,452) 1,474 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 36,571 (5) (68,402) 1,628 — (30,208) Income tax expense (benefit) 217 — (1,366) — — (1,149) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries (65,413) — — — 65,413 — Net earnings (loss) (29,059) (5) (67,036) 1,628 65,413 (29,059) Other comprehensive loss 25,324 — — — — 25,324 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (3,735) $ (5) $ (67,036) $ 1,628 $ 65,413 $ (3,735)
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	For the year ended July 31, 2019 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 25,796 $ (6) $ 24,889 $ (717) $ (4,000) $ 45,962 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (13,551) — — — — (13,551) Capital expenditures (108,822) — — — — (108,822) Proceeds from sale of assets 5,699 — — — — 5,699 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 1,258,050 (1,258,050) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (1,262,050) 1,262,050 — Intercompany loan to affiliate 24,328 — — — (24,328) — Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions (9,934) (9,934) Cash receipts in connection with leased vehicles 862 862 Other 1,419 — — — — 1,419 Net cash used in investing activities (99,999) — — (4,000) (20,327) (124,327) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (41,121) — — — — (41,121) Proceeds from increase in long-term debt — — — — — — Reductions in long-term debt (2,428) — — — — (2,428) Net additions to short-term borrowings 10,200 — — — — 10,200 Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 4,000 — 4,000 Net changes in advances with consolidated entities — 6 (25,063) 729 24,328 (0) Cash paid for financing costs (536) — — (12) — (548) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (33,885) 6 (25,063) 4,717 24,328 (29,897) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (108,088) — (174) (0) 0 (108,262) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 119,133 1 174 — — 119,308 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 11,045 $ 1 $ — $ (0) $ 0 $ 11,046 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 139,294 $ (5) $ (48,708) $ 3,573 $ 11,000 $ 105,154 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (18,141) — — — — (18,141) Capital expenditures (81,114) — (3,805) — — (84,919) Proceeds from sale of assets 7,327 — 145,260 — — 152,587 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 1,226,211 (1,226,211) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (1,215,211) 1,215,211 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities 96,514 — — — (96,514) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 4,586 — 141,455 11,000 (107,514) 49,527 Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (70,962) — — — — (70,962) Proceeds from increase in long-term debt 323,680 — — — — 323,680 Payments on long-term debt (212,920) — — — — (212,920) Net reductions in short-term borrowings (51,379) — — — — (51,379) Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — (11,000) — (11,000) Net changes in advances with parent — 5 (92,946) (3,573) 96,514 — Cash paid for financing costs (18,493) — — — — (18,493) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (30,074) 5 (92,946) (14,573) 96,514 (41,074) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 113,806 — (199) — — 113,607 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 5,327 1 373 — — 5,701 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 119,133 $ 1 $ 174 $ — $ — $ 119,308 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the year ended July 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 185,640 $ (5) $ (36,297) $ 4,410 $ (5,000) $ 148,748 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (3,539) — — — — (3,539) Capital expenditures (49,107) — (1,365) — — (50,472) Proceeds from sale of assets, dispositions and other 8,510 — — — — 8,510 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 1,011,244 (1,011,244) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable — — — (1,016,244) 1,016,244 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities (33,573) — — 360 33,213 — Other (37) — — — — (37) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (77,746) — (1,365) (4,640) 38,213 (45,538) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (119,879) — — — — (119,879) Contributions 167,843 — — — — 167,843 Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 62,864 — — — — 62,864 Payments on long-term debt (174,292) — — — — (174,292) Net additions to short-term borrowings (41,510) — — — — (41,510) Net reductions in collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 5,000 — 5,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 5 37,618 (4,410) (33,213) — Cash paid for financing costs (2,065) — — (360) — (2,425) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (107,039) 5 37,618 230 (33,213) (102,399) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — — — — — Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 855 — (44) — — 811 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 4,472 1 417 — — 4,890 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 5,327 $ 1 $ 373 $ — $ — $ 5,701

Partnership Organization And _2

Partnership Organization And Formation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)employeestatesubsidiaryshares	Jul. 31, 2018shares	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2010USD ($)
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Number of subsidiaries | subsidiary	2
Number of states in which entity operates | state	50
Number of employees | employee	0
Fixed Rate 8.625% Due 2020
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount | $	$ 357,000,000		$ 175,000,000	$ 280,000,000
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	2.00%	2.00%
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Limited partner interest	99.00%
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Common stock shares outstanding	22,800,000
Ferrell Companies [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Ferrell Companies [Member] | Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	2.00%
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.0101%	1.0101%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Number of states in which entity operates | state	50
Number of employees | employee	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Ferrellgas [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Common stock shares outstanding	1,000	1,000
Corporation formation proceeds from partnership | $	$ 1,000
Corporation formation shares granted to partnership	1,000
Number of employees | employee	0
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Common stock shares outstanding	1,000	1,000
Corporation formation proceeds from partnership | $	$ 1,000
Corporation formation shares granted to partnership	1,000
Number of employees | employee	0

Summary Of Significant Accoun_4

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)subsidiaryitemshares	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Asset impairments	$ 10,000	$ 0	$ 10,005	$ 0
Number of reporting units | item		2
Number of reporting units subject to assessment | item		1
Goodwill impairment recognized			$ 10,000
Reporting Unit, Name of Segment [Extensible List]			Propane Operations And Related Equipment Sales Segment [Member]
Accounts receivable collection period		30 days
Revenue recognized over a straight-line basis, term		1 year
Non-cash stock and unit-based compensation charge		$ 0	$ 0	3,298
Number of taxable subsidiaries | subsidiary		1
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Asset impairments		$ 0	10,005	0
Goodwill impairment recognized			10,000
Accounts receivable collection period		30 days
Revenue recognized over a straight-line basis, term		1 year
Non-cash stock and unit-based compensation charge		$ 0	$ 0	3,298
Number of taxable subsidiaries | subsidiary		3
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest		2.00%	2.00%
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] | Non-Controlling Interest [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest		1.00%
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest		1.00%
Minimum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life		2 years
Intangible asset useful life		2 years
Minimum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life		2 years
Intangible asset useful life		2 years
Maximum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life		30 years
Intangible asset useful life		15 years
Maximum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life		30 years
Intangible asset useful life		15 years
Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized to be issued as options | shares		9,250,000
Non-cash stock and unit-based compensation charge		$ 0	$ 0	3,300
Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized to be issued as options | shares		9,250,000
Non-cash stock and unit-based compensation charge				$ 3,300
Ferrell Companies Inc Deferred Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock options, percent to vest upon event		100.00%
Retirement age		65
Award expiration period		10 years
Ferrell Companies Inc Deferred Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock options, percent to vest upon event		100.00%
Retirement age		65
Ferrell Companies Inc Deferred Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Award vesting period		0 years
Ferrell Companies Inc Deferred Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Award vesting period		0 years
Award expiration period		10 years
Ferrell Companies Inc Deferred Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Award vesting period		10 years
Ferrell Companies Inc Deferred Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Award vesting period		10 years
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of reporting units | item		2
Number of reporting units subject to assessment | item		1

Summary Of Significant Accoun_5

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Current expense	$ 180	$ 1,140	$ (1,154)
Deferred expense	143	(3,818)	11
Income tax expense	323	(2,678)	(1,143)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Current expense	150	1,119	(1,160)
Deferred expense	143	(3,818)	11
Income tax expense	$ 293	$ (2,699)	$ (1,149)

Summary Of Significant Accoun_6

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Deferred Taxes Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets	$ 631	$ 715
Deferred tax liabilities	(76)	(16)
Net deferred tax liability	555	699
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets	631	715
Deferred tax liabilities	(76)	(16)
Net deferred tax liability	$ 555	$ 699

Summary Of Significant Accoun_7

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (New Accounting Standards) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 01, 2019	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease, Practical Expedients, Package [true false]	true
Lease, Practical Expedient, Lessor Single Lease Component [true false]	true
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease, Practical Expedients, Package [true false]	true
Lease, Practical Expedient, Lessor Single Lease Component [true false]	true
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest		2.00%	2.00%
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] | Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest		1.00%
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest		1.00%
Minimum [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Restatement Adjustment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Operating lease liabilities	$ 120
ROU assets	120
Minimum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Restatement Adjustment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Operating lease liabilities	120
ROU assets	120
Maximum [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Restatement Adjustment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Operating lease liabilities	140
ROU assets	140
Maximum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Restatement Adjustment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Operating lease liabilities	140
ROU assets	$ 140

Acquisitions, dispositions an_3

Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions - Acquisitions Funding (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of transactions	$ 15,200	$ 20,600	$ 4,400
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of transactions	15,200	20,600	4,400
Propane and related equipment sales
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash payments, net of cash acquired	13,551	18,141	3,539
Issuance of liabilities and other costs and considerations	1,650	2,426	856
Aggregate fair value of transactions	15,201	20,567	4,395
Aggregate fair value of transactions	15,201	20,567	4,395
Propane and related equipment sales | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash payments, net of cash acquired	13,551	18,141	3,539
Issuance of liabilities and other costs and considerations	1,650	2,426	856
Aggregate fair value of transactions	15,201	20,567	4,395
Aggregate fair value of transactions	$ 15,201	$ 20,567	$ 4,395

Acquisitions, dispositions an_4

Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions - Aggregate Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 247,195	$ 246,098
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill	247,195	246,098
Propane and related equipment sales
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Working capital	31	758	$ 139
Customer tanks, buildings, land, salt water disposal wells, and other	11,560	10,022	1,220
Goodwill	247,195	246,098	256,103
Aggregate fair value of transactions	15,201	20,567	4,395
Propane and related equipment sales | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Working capital	31	758	139
Customer tanks, buildings, land, salt water disposal wells, and other	11,560	10,022	1,220
Goodwill	247,195	246,098	256,103
Aggregate fair value of transactions	15,201	20,567	4,395
Propane and related equipment sales | Customer Lists [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	1,272	7,758	2,648
Propane and related equipment sales | Customer Lists [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	1,272	7,758	2,648
Propane and related equipment sales | Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	928	2,029	388
Propane and related equipment sales | Non-Compete Agreements [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	928	$ 2,029	$ 388
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill	1,410
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 1,410

Acquisitions, dispositions an_5

Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions - Dispositions (Details) MBbls in Thousands, $ in Thousands, shares in Millions, gal in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)item	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)sharesMBbls	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)gal	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of assets			$ 5,699	$ 152,587	$ 8,510
Number of terminals sold | item	2
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent	$ 27,491		16,216	27,491
Payments for repurchase of common stock		$ 16,900	$ 0	0	15,851
Common unit repurchases (in shares) | shares		0.9
Energy Related Inventory, Crude Oil and Natural Gas Liquids		23	2.3
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of assets			$ 5,699	152,587	8,510
Number of terminals sold | item	2
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent	$ 27,491		$ 16,216	27,491
Energy Related Inventory, Crude Oil and Natural Gas Liquids | gal			2.3
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables			$ 0
Propane and related equipment sales
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses				26,600
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges				15,200
Aggregate fair value of transactions	20,567		15,201	20,567	4,395
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	10,022		11,560	10,022	1,220
Propane and related equipment sales | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	26,600
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges				15,200
Aggregate fair value of transactions	20,567		15,201	20,567	4,395
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	10,022		11,560	10,022	1,220
Midstream Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses				57,000
Proceeds from sale of assets				8,000
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges				120,200
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent	8,500			8,500
Losses before tax			$ 55,400		62,200
Losses before tax to parent				54,800	61,600
Midstream Operations [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	57,000
Proceeds from sale of assets	8,000
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges				120,200
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent	$ 8,500			8,500
Losses before tax				55,400	62,200
Losses before tax to parent				$ 54,800	$ 61,600
Rail cars [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of rail cars sold	1,292			1,292
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment				$ 51,300
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges				$ 36,800
Rail cars [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of rail cars sold	1,292			1,292
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment				$ 51,300
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges				$ 36,800

Acquisitions, dispositions an_6

Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions - Loss on sales (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on asset sales and disposals	$ 10,968	$ 187,399	$ 14,457
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on asset sales and disposals	10,968	187,399	14,457
Propane And Related Equipment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on asset sales and disposals	0	15,194	0
Propane And Related Equipment [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on asset sales and disposals	0	15,194	0
Midstream Operations [Member] | Trucking Water Disposal And Terminal Assets [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on asset sales and disposals	2,679	120,240	0
Midstream Operations [Member] | Trucking Water Disposal And Terminal Assets [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on asset sales and disposals	2,679	120,240	0
Midstream Operations [Member] | Rail cars [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on asset sales and disposals	0	36,762	0
Midstream Operations [Member] | Rail cars [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on asset sales and disposals	0	36,762	0
Bridger Environmental LLC [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on asset sales and disposals	0	4,002	0
Bridger Environmental LLC [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on asset sales and disposals	0	4,002	0
Other Disposals Not Individually Significant [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on asset sales and disposals	8,289	11,201	14,457
Other Disposals Not Individually Significant [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on asset sales and disposals	$ 8,289	$ 11,201	$ 14,457

Quarterly Distributions Of Av_2

Quarterly Distributions Of Available Cash (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Maximum days after end of quarter to make distributions	45 days
Cash distributions available	100.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Maximum days after end of quarter to make distributions	45 days
Cash distributions available	100.00%
Cash distributions to Ferrellgas Partners	99.00%
Cash distributions to general partner	1.00%

Supplemental Financial Statem_3

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Inventories (Details) MBbls in Thousands, $ in Thousands, gal in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)gal	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016MBbls
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Propane gas and related products	$ 66,001	$ 71,180
Appliances, parts and supplies	14,453	12,514
Inventories	$ 80,454	83,694
Supply procurement contract duration	36 months
Net procurement of fixed priced propane by Ferrellgas in gallons	2.3		23
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Propane gas and related products	$ 66,001	71,180
Appliances, parts and supplies	14,453	12,514
Inventories	$ 80,454	$ 83,694
Net procurement of fixed priced propane by Ferrellgas in gallons | gal	2.3
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Supply procurement contract duration	36 months

Supplemental Financial Statem_4

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Property, Plant And Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 1,255,518	$ 1,201,117
Less: accumulated depreciation	658,795	643,394
Property, plant and equipment, net	596,723	557,723
Depreciation	60,700	67,100	$ 68,100
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,255,518	1,201,117
Less: accumulated depreciation	658,795	643,394
Property, plant and equipment, net	596,723	557,723
Depreciation	$ 60,700	67,100	$ 68,100
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	Indefinite
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 35,165	33,719
Land [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	35,165	33,719
Land Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	14,149	13,361
Land Improvements [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 14,149	13,361
Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	20 years
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 86,444	71,612
Buildings And Improvements [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	20 years
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 86,444	71,612
Vehicles, Including Transport Trailers [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	111,283	85,893
Vehicles, Including Transport Trailers [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	111,283	85,893
Bulk Equipment And District Facilities [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	109,751	103,627
Bulk Equipment And District Facilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	109,751	103,627
Tanks, Cylinders And Customer Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	779,827	769,165
Tanks, Cylinders And Customer Equipment [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	779,827	769,165
Computer And Office Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	111,838	109,346
Computer And Office Equipment [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	111,838	109,346
Construction In Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	7,061	14,394
Construction In Progress [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 7,061	$ 14,394
Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Land Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Land Improvements [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Vehicles, Including Transport Trailers [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	8 years
Minimum [Member] | Vehicles, Including Transport Trailers [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	8 years
Minimum [Member] | Bulk Equipment And District Facilities [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Bulk Equipment And District Facilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Tanks, Cylinders And Customer Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Tanks, Cylinders And Customer Equipment [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Computer And Office Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Computer And Office Equipment [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	2 years
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	30 years
Maximum [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	30 years
Maximum [Member] | Land Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Land Improvements [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Vehicles, Including Transport Trailers [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Vehicles, Including Transport Trailers [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Bulk Equipment And District Facilities [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	30 years
Maximum [Member] | Bulk Equipment And District Facilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	30 years
Maximum [Member] | Tanks, Cylinders And Customer Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	30 years
Maximum [Member] | Tanks, Cylinders And Customer Equipment [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	30 years
Maximum [Member] | Computer And Office Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Computer And Office Equipment [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	5 years

Supplemental Financial Statem_5

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Broker margin deposit assets	$ 25,028	$ 2,851
Other assets, net	17,247	32,011
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,275	34,862
Notes receivable, less current portion	16,216	27,491
Other	52,889	47,097
Other assets, net	69,105	74,588
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Broker margin deposit assets	25,028	2,851
Other assets, net	17,129	31,979
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,157	34,830
Notes receivable, less current portion	16,216	27,491
Other	52,889	47,097
Other assets, net	$ 69,105	$ 74,588

Supplemental Financial Statem_6

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Customer deposits and advances	$ 24,686	$ 22,829
Accrued interest	20,484	22,222
Accrued payroll	17,356	16,060
Accrued insurance	18,524	15,100
Price risk management liabilities	14,198	1,832
Other	42,989	61,580
Other current liabilities	138,237	139,623
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Customer deposits and advances	16,550	18,288
Accrued interest	24,686	22,829
Accrued payroll	17,356	16,060
Accrued insurance	18,524	15,100
Price risk management liabilities	14,198	1,832
Other	42,989	61,580
Other current liabilities	$ 134,303	$ 135,689

Supplemental Financial Statem_7

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Shipping and Handling (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Operating expense	$ 468,868	$ 471,748	$ 432,412
Depreciation and amortization expense	78,846	101,795	103,351
Equipment lease expense	33,073	28,272	29,124
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Operating expense	468,868	471,748	432,412
Depreciation and amortization expense	78,846	101,795	103,351
Equipment lease expense	33,073	28,272	29,124
Shipping and Handling [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Operating expense	215,780	195,646	175,164
Depreciation and amortization expense	6,375	4,947	3,909
Equipment lease expense	30,759	25,765	26,299
Costs and Expenses, Total	252,914	226,358	205,372
Shipping and Handling [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Operating expense	215,780	195,646	175,164
Depreciation and amortization expense	6,375	4,947	3,909
Equipment lease expense	30,759	25,765	26,299
Costs and Expenses, Total	$ 252,914	$ 226,358	$ 205,372

Supplemental Financial Statem_8

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Interest paid (refunded)	$ 166,897	$ 159,271	$ 143,441
Income taxes paid (refunded)	141	(291)	310
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions	1,650	1,993	139
Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions	1,132	264	164
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Interest paid (refunded)	136,106	128,479	122,084
Income taxes paid (refunded)	111	(311)	305
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions	1,650	1,993	139
Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions	$ 1,132	$ 264	$ 164

Accounts And Notes Receivable_3

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Details) - USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 106,145,000	$ 120,079,000
Accounts receivable, not pledged as collateral (including other reserves)	1,218,000	8,272,000
Notes receivable, current portion	2,660,000	132,000
Other	36,000	26,000
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,463,000)	(2,455,000)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	107,596,000	126,054,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	106,145,000	120,079,000
Accounts receivable, not pledged as collateral (including other reserves)	1,218,000	8,272,000
Notes receivable, current portion	2,660,000	132,000
Other	36,000	26,000
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,463,000)	(2,455,000)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	$ 107,596,000	$ 126,054,000

Accounts And Notes Receivable_4

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization - Additional information (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	May 13, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 106,145,000	$ 120,079,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	106,145,000	120,079,000
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0	$ 0
Capacity to receive additional proceeds	23,100,000
Trade Accounts Receivable
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	106,100,000	120,100,000
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	62,000,000	58,000,000
Available proceeds from additional trade accounts receivable	0	0
Trade Accounts Receivable | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	106,100,000	120,100,000
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	62,000,000	58,000,000
Available proceeds from additional trade accounts receivable	0	0
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Collateralized notes payable	$ 62,000,000	$ 58,000,000
Margin added to variable rate (as a percent)	2.00%
Secured line of credit facility	$ 250,000,000			$ 225,000,000
Weighted average discount rate to value the retained interest in the transferred receivables	5.50%	5.20%
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Collateralized notes payable	$ 62,000,000	$ 58,000,000
Margin added to variable rate (as a percent)	2.00%
Secured line of credit facility	$ 250,000,000			$ 225,000,000
Weighted average discount rate to value the retained interest in the transferred receivables	5.50%	5.20%
Letter of Credit [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Secured line of credit facility	$ 50,000,000
Letter of Credit [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Secured line of credit facility	$ 50,000,000

Goodwill And Intangible Asset_3

Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net - Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross carrying amount	$ 247,195	$ 246,098
Goodwill, net	247,195	246,098
Amortizable intangible assets, gross carrying amount	471,747	469,559
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(414,210)	(399,629)
Amortizable intangible assets, net	57,537	69,930
Intangible assets gross excluding goodwill	522,767	520,580
Intangible assets amortization and impairment net excluding goodwill	(414,210)	(399,629)
Intangible assets net excluding goodwill	108,557	120,951
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross carrying amount	247,195	246,098
Goodwill, net	247,195	246,098
Amortizable intangible assets, gross carrying amount	471,747	469,559
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(414,210)	(399,629)
Amortizable intangible assets, net	57,537	69,930
Intangible assets gross excluding goodwill	522,767	520,580
Intangible assets amortization and impairment net excluding goodwill	(414,210)	(399,629)
Intangible assets net excluding goodwill	108,557	120,951
Trade Names And Trademarks [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill)	51,020	51,021
Trade Names And Trademarks [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill)	51,020	51,021
Customer Lists [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, gross carrying amount	442,652	441,393
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(390,052)	(376,605)
Amortizable intangible assets, net	52,600	64,788
Customer Lists [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, gross carrying amount	442,652	441,393
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(390,052)	(376,605)
Amortizable intangible assets, net	52,600	64,788
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, gross carrying amount	25,582	24,653
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(20,645)	(19,511)
Amortizable intangible assets, net	4,937	5,142
Non-Compete Agreements [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, gross carrying amount	25,582	24,653
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(20,645)	(19,511)
Amortizable intangible assets, net	4,937	5,142
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, gross carrying amount	3,513	3,513
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(3,513)	(3,513)
Amortizable intangible assets, net	0	0
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, gross carrying amount	3,513	3,513
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(3,513)	(3,513)
Amortizable intangible assets, net	$ 0	$ 0

Goodwill And Intangible Asset_4

Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net - Goodwill Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 246,098
Impairment		$ (10,000)
Goodwill, ending balance	247,195	246,098
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	246,098
Impairment		(10,000)
Goodwill, ending balance	247,195	246,098
Propane and related equipment sales
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	246,098	256,103
Goodwill acquisitions	(1,410)
Impairment		(10,005)
Other	(313)
Goodwill, ending balance	247,195	246,098
Propane and related equipment sales | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	246,098	256,103
Goodwill acquisitions	1,410
Impairment		(10,005)
Other	(313)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 247,195	$ 246,098

Goodwill And Intangible Asset_5

Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net - Lives (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019
Minimum [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful life	2 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful life	15 years
Customer Lists [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset, weighted average useful life	15 years
Customer Lists [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful life	15 years
Non Compete Agreements And Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset, weighted average useful life	9 years
Non Compete Agreements And Other Intangible Assets [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful life	5 years
Non Compete Agreements And Other Intangible Assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful life	10 years
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful life	2 years
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful life	15 years
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Customer Lists [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful life	15 years
Intangible asset, weighted average useful life	15 years
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Non Compete Agreements And Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset, weighted average useful life	9 years
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Non Compete Agreements And Other Intangible Assets [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful life	5 years
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Non Compete Agreements And Other Intangible Assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful life	10 years

Goodwill And Intangible Asset_6

Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net - Aggregate Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Aggregate amortization expense	$ 14,581	$ 31,345	$ 32,148
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Aggregate amortization expense	$ 14,581	$ 31,345	$ 32,148

Goodwill And Intangible Asset_7

Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net - Estimated Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
2020	$ 9,121
2021	8,382
2022	6,993
2023	6,666
2024	6,390
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
2020	9,121
2021	8,382
2022	6,993
2023	6,666
2024	$ 6,390

Debt - Short-Term Borrowings (D

Debt - Short-Term Borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings	$ 43,000	$ 32,800
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings	$ 43,000	$ 32,800

Debt - Components Of Long-Term

Debt - Components Of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	$ 2,113,276	$ 2,111,830
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	(24,516)	(30,791)
Less: current portion of long-term debt	631,756	2,402
Long-term debt	1,457,004	2,078,637
Fixed Rate 6.5% Due 2021
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior notes	500,000	500,000
Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2023
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior notes	500,000	500,000
Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2022
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior notes	476,633	477,375
Fixed Rate 8.625% Due 2020
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior notes	355,681	353,234
Variable interest Term Loan Due 2023
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior secured term loan	275,000	275,000
Notes payable Due 2020 to 2029
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable	5,962	6,221
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	1,757,595	1,758,596
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	(23,562)	(28,057)
Less: current portion of long-term debt	277,029	2,402
Long-term debt	1,457,004	1,728,137
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Fixed Rate 6.5% Due 2021
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior notes	500,000	500,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2023
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior notes	500,000	500,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2022
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior notes	476,633	477,375
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Variable interest Term Loan Due 2023
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior secured term loan	275,000	275,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Notes payable Due 2020 to 2029
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 5,962	$ 6,221

Debt - Long-Term Debt (Details)

Debt - Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	May 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Nov. 30, 2010	Apr. 30, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		$ 43,000	$ 32,800
Maturity period prior to maturity of bonds		90 days
Fixed Rate 6.5% Due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent			6.50%			6.50%		6.50%
Aggregate principal amount						$ 500,000		$ 500,000
Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent			6.75%	6.75%
Aggregate principal amount				$ 500,000
Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent		6.75%			6.75%
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium		$ 1,633	$ 2,375
Aggregate principal amount					$ 475,000
Fixed Rate 8.625% Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent	8.625%	8.625%
Debt issued premium, percent of par	96.00%
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount		$ 1,319	3,766
Net proceeds	$ 166,100
Aggregate principal amount	$ 175,000	357,000							$ 280,000
Amount redeemed							$ 98,000
Notes payable Due 2020 to 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount		$ 711	$ 977
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		10.70%	11.20%
Senior Secured Credit Facility Entered 2018 May [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity period prior to maturity of bonds		90 days
Variable interest Revolving Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		$ 43,000	$ 32,800
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		9.47%	9.75%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		$ 43,000	$ 32,800
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Fixed Rate 6.5% Due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent		6.50%				6.50%		6.50%
Aggregate principal amount						$ 500,000		$ 500,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent		6.75%		6.75%
Aggregate principal amount		$ 500,000		$ 500,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent		6.75%			6.75%
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium		$ 1,633	2,375
Aggregate principal amount					$ 475,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Notes payable Due 2020 to 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount		$ 711	$ 977
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		10.70%	11.20%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility Entered 2018 May [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity period prior to maturity of bonds		90 days
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Variable interest Revolving Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		$ 43,000	$ 32,800
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		9.47%	9.75%

Debt Maturities (Details)

Debt Maturities (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan, current	$ 275,000
2020	634,052
2021	501,842
2022	476,187
2023	500,756
2024	292
Thereafter	544
Total long-term debt	2,113,673
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan, current	275,000
2020	277,052
2021	501,842
2022	476,187
2023	500,756
2024	292
Thereafter	544
Total long-term debt	$ 1,756,673

Debt - Senior Secured Credit Fa

Debt - Senior Secured Credit Facilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	May 04, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity period prior to maturity of bonds	90 days
Prepayment as percentage of excess cash flow	50.00%
Financial information delivery period	55 days
Term Loan, current	$ 275,000
Short-term borrowings	43,000	$ 32,800
Long-term debt	1,457,004	2,078,637
Letters of credit outstanding	101,900	107,900
Line of credit facility, commitment fee	$ 1,000	$ 700	$ 1,100
Senior Secured Credit Facility Entered 2018 May [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured line of credit facility				$ 575,000
Maturity period prior to maturity of bonds	90 days
Variable interest Revolving Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured line of credit facility	$ 300,000
Margin added to variable rate (as a percent)	4.75%
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)	9.47%	9.75%
Short-term borrowings	$ 43,000	$ 32,800
Available borrowing capacity	155,100	159,300
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured line of credit facility	125,000
Available borrowing capacity	23,100	17,100
Variable interest Term Loan Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior secured term loan	$ 275,000	$ 275,000
Margin added to variable rate (as a percent)	5.75%
Term Loan, current	$ 275,000
Interest rate at period end	8.16%	7.86%
Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount						$ 475,000
Fixed Rate 8.625% Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 357,000				$ 175,000		$ 280,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayment as percentage of excess cash flow	50.00%
Financial information delivery period	55 days
Term Loan, current	$ 275,000
Short-term borrowings	43,000	$ 32,800
Available borrowing capacity	23,100
Long-term debt	1,457,004	1,728,137
Letters of credit outstanding	101,900	107,900
Line of credit facility, commitment fee	$ 1,000	$ 700	$ 1,100
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility Entered 2018 May [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured line of credit facility				$ 575,000
Maturity period prior to maturity of bonds	90 days
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Variable interest Revolving Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured line of credit facility	$ 300,000
Margin added to variable rate (as a percent)	4.75%
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)	9.47%	9.75%
Short-term borrowings	$ 43,000	$ 32,800
Available borrowing capacity	155,100	159,300
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured line of credit facility	125,000
Available borrowing capacity		17,100
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Variable interest Term Loan Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior secured term loan	275,000	$ 275,000
Term Loan, current	$ 275,000
Interest rate at period end	8.16%	7.86%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount						$ 475,000

Debt - Covenants (Details)

Debt - Covenants (Details)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2019	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)item
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of quarters for required fixed charge coverage ratio | item			4
Required fixed charge coverage ratio			175.00%
Maximum restricted payments			$ 50,000,000
Number of quarters for restricted payments | item			16
Current fixed charge coverage ratio			133.00%
Dividends allowed	$ 0
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current fixed charge coverage ratio			175.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of quarters for required fixed charge coverage ratio			4
Required fixed charge coverage ratio			175.00%
Current fixed charge coverage ratio			167.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current fixed charge coverage ratio		175.00%

Debt - Interest Rate Swaps (Det

Debt - Interest Rate Swaps (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 03, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	May 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount				$ 100,000	$ 100,000	$ 175,000	$ 140,000
Swap Termination Payment	$ 4,200	$ 4,200
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	4,200	$ 22,470	$ 1,259
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate							6.50%
Derivative variable interest rate				1.95%		1.95%	4.715%
Fixed Rate 6.5% Due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount							$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Interest rate, as a percent		6.50%					6.50%	6.50%
Derivative variable interest rate							4.715%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount				$ 100,000		$ 175,000	$ 140,000
Swap Termination Payment	4,200	$ 4,200
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 4,200	$ 22,470	$ 1,259
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate				1.95%		1.95%	6.50%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Fixed Rate 6.5% Due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount							$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Interest rate, as a percent			6.50%				6.50%	6.50%
Derivative variable interest rate							4.715%

Partners' Deficit - Limited Par

Partners' Deficit - Limited Partner Units (Details) - shares	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	97,152,665	97,152,665
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	22,529,361	22,529,361
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	195,686	195,686
Ferrell Propane, Inc. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	51,204	51,204
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	4,763,475	4,763,475
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	69,612,939	69,612,939

Partners' Deficit - Ownership (

Partners' Deficit - Ownership (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	97,152,665	97,152,665
Minimum percentage ownership of outstanding common units resulting in non voting of owners	20.00%
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	22,529,361	22,529,361
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	4,763,475	4,763,475
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest	98.00%
General partner ownership interest	2.00%	2.00%
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] | Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest	23.40%
Ferrell Companies [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest	23.20%
Ferrell Companies [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
FCI Trading Corp. [Member] | Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	195,686
Ferrell Propane, Inc. [Member] | Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	51,204
JEF Capital Management [Member] | James E. Ferrell [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	4,758,859
Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc. [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] | James E. Ferrell [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	4,616
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.0101%	1.0101%

Partners' Deficit - Paid Distri

Partners' Deficit - Paid Distributions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		$ 10,229	$ 39,970	$ 80,783
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid	$ 15,900	41,121	70,962	119,879
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		415	716	1,050
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		40,706	70,246	102,978
Parent [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		9,814	39,254	79,733
Parent [Member] | Ferrell Companies [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		2,253	9,012	18,305
Parent [Member] | FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		20	80	160
Parent [Member] | Ferrell Propane, Inc. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		5	20	41
Parent [Member] | James E. Ferrell [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		476	1,904	3,869
Parent [Member] | Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		98	392	797
Common Unitholders [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		9,716	38,862	78,936
Common Unitholders [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		40,706	70,246	118,829
Public Common Unitholders [Member] | Parent [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		6,962	27,846	56,561
General Partner [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		98	392	797
General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		$ 415	$ 716	$ 1,050

Partners' Deficit - Contributio

Partners' Deficit - Contributions and AOCI (Details) MBbls in Thousands, $ in Thousands, gal in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)sharesMBbls	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)sharesgal	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)shares	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)shares
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding | shares		97,152,665	97,152,665
Minimum percentage ownership of outstanding common units resulting in non voting of owners		20.00%
Payments for repurchase of common stock	$ 16,900	$ 0	$ 0	$ 15,851
Common unit repurchases (in shares) | shares	900,000
Net procurement of fixed priced propane by Ferrellgas in gallons	23	2.3
Non-cash contribution		$ 5,693	$ 13,859	18,386
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest		98.00%
General partner ownership interest		2.00%	2.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Cash received from contributions			$ 100
Net procurement of fixed priced propane by Ferrellgas in gallons | gal		2.3
Non-cash contribution		$ 5,693	13,859	18,386
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest		1.00%
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Non-cash contribution		$ 100	$ 300
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest		1.0101%	1.0101%
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest		1.00%
Ferrell Companies [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest		1.00%
Ferrell Companies [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest		23.20%
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding | shares		22,529,361	22,529,361
Ferrell Companies [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest		23.40%
Ferrell Companies [Member] | FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding | shares		195,686
Ferrell Companies [Member] | Ferrell Propane, Inc. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding | shares		51,204
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Cash received from contributions				166,100
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Cash received from contributions				$ 1,700
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding | shares		4,763,475	4,763,475
James E. Ferrell [Member] | JEF Capital Management [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding | shares		4,758,859
James E. Ferrell [Member] | Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc. [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding | shares		4,616
Common Unitholders [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unit repurchases (in shares) | shares				850,000
Non-cash contribution		$ 5,579	$ 13,582	$ 18,018
Common Unitholders [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Non-cash contribution		5,635	13,719	18,201
General Partner [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Non-cash contribution		56	137	183
General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Non-cash contribution		$ 58	$ 140	$ 185

Revenue from contracts with c_3

Revenue from contracts with customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Apr. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Accounts receivable collection period													30 days
Residential customer, annual cost spread period													12 months
Rental income recognition period													1 year
Revenues	$ 279,081	$ 479,625	$ 573,377	$ 352,309	$ 347,521	$ 515,810	$ 755,156	$ 454,655	$ 433,376	$ 538,109	$ 579,250	$ 379,542	$ 1,684,392	$ 2,073,142	$ 1,930,277
Contract assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	96,450				119,818								96,450	119,818
Contract assets	13,609				8,691								13,609	8,691
Contract liabilities
Deferred revenue	$ 31,974				29,933								31,974	29,933
Deferred revenue recognized													$ 27,000
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-02-01
Contract liabilities
Remaining performance obligation recognition period	1 year												1 year
Propane And Related Equipment [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues													$ 1,684,392
Retail Sales To End Users [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues													1,128,991
Wholesale Sales To Resellers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues													419,349
Other Gas Sales [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues													60,518
Other Revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues													$ 75,534	147,847	145,162
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Propane And Related Equipment [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues														1,790,823	1,463,574
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Retail Sales To End Users [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues														1,082,046	852,130
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Wholesale Sales To Resellers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues														448,943	396,100
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Other Gas Sales [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues														111,987	70,182
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Other Revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues														147,847	145,162
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Accounts receivable collection period													30 days
Residential customer, annual cost spread period													12 months
Rental income recognition period													1 year
Revenues	$ 279,081	$ 479,625	$ 573,377	$ 352,309	347,521	$ 515,810	$ 755,156	$ 454,655	$ 433,376	$ 538,109	$ 579,250	$ 379,542	$ 1,684,392	2,073,142	1,930,277
Contract assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	96,450				119,818								96,450	119,818
Contract assets	13,609				8,691								13,609	8,691
Contract liabilities
Deferred revenue	$ 31,974				$ 29,933								31,974	29,933
Deferred revenue recognized													$ 27,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-02-01
Contract liabilities
Remaining performance obligation recognition period	1 year												1 year
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane And Related Equipment [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues													$ 1,684,392
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Retail Sales To End Users [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues													1,128,991
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Wholesale Sales To Resellers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues													419,349
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Other Gas Sales [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues													60,518
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Other Revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues													$ 75,534	147,847	145,162
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues														2,073,142	1,930,277
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Propane And Related Equipment [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues														1,790,823	1,463,574
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Retail Sales To End Users [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues														1,082,046	852,130
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Wholesale Sales To Resellers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues														448,943	396,100
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Other Gas Sales [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues														111,987	70,182
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Other Revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues														$ 147,847	$ 145,162

Fair Value Measurements - Asset

Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	$ 1,259	$ 22,470
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	(16,015)	(1,910)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	1,259	22,470
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	(16,015)	(1,910)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	0	0
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	0	0
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	0	0
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	1,259	22,470
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	(16,015)	(1,910)
Level 2 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	1,259	22,470
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	(16,015)	(1,910)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	0	0
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	0	0
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Other

Fair Value Measurements - Other Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes receivable, fair value	$ 15.5
Notes receivable, carrying amount in excess of fair value	0.7
Long-term debt, fair value	1,824.6	$ 1,935.1
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes receivable, fair value	15.5
Notes receivable, carrying amount in excess of fair value	0.7
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 1,562.2	$ 1,591.5

Derivative Instruments and He_3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)	24 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	May 03, 2018
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized due to ineffectiveness	$ 0
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	1,259,000	$ 22,470,000
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	1,259,000	22,470,000	$ 4,200,000
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	16,015,000	1,910,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	16,015,000	1,910,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized due to ineffectiveness	0
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	1,259,000	22,470,000
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	1,259,000	22,470,000	$ 4,200,000
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	16,015,000	1,910,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	16,015,000	1,910,000
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	910,000	17,123,000
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	910,000	17,123,000
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	14,198,000	1,832,000
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	14,198,000	1,832,000
Other Assets, Net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	349,000	5,347,000
Other Assets, Net [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	349,000	5,347,000
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	1,817,000	78,000
Other Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	$ 1,817,000	$ 78,000

Derivative Instruments and He_4

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Derivative Collateral (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	$ 27,997	$ 3,778
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	1,217	16,543
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	25,028	2,851
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	1,217	12,308
Other Assets, Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	2,969	927
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral		4,235
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	27,997	3,778
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	1,217	16,543
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	25,028	2,851
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	1,217	12,308
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Other Assets, Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	$ 2,969	927
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral		$ 4,235

Derivative Instruments and He_5

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Effect on Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 03, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Swap Termination Payment	$ 4,200	$ 4,200
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Swap Termination Payment	$ 4,200	4,200
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Gain Recognized		266	$ 1,319
Amount of Interest Expense Recognized		(6,825)	(9,100)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Gain Recognized		266	1,319
Amount of Interest Expense Recognized		$ (6,825)	$ (9,100)

Derivative Instruments and He_6

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Effect on Comprehensive Income and Change in FV (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI on derivative	$ (48,184,000)	$ 30,231,000	$ 22,525,000
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	(12,868,000)	24,319,000	(1,938,000)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	0	(1,293,000)	3,457,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI on derivative	(48,184,000)	30,231,000	22,525,000
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	(12,868,000)	24,319,000	(1,938,000)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	0	(1,293,000)	3,457,000
Commodity Derivatives Propane [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI on derivative	(48,184,000)	30,231,000	21,659,000
Commodity Derivatives Propane [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI on derivative	(48,184,000)	30,231,000	21,659,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI on derivative		0	866,000
Cost of Sales [Member] | Commodity Derivatives Propane [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	(12,868,000)	24,714,000	154,000
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0
Cost of Sales [Member] | Commodity Derivatives Propane [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	(12,868,000)	24,714,000	154,000
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	$ 0	0	0
Operating Expense [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net			1,090,000
Operating Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net			1,090,000
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income		(395,000)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net		0
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income		(395,000)	(2,092,000)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net		0
Midstream Operations [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net		(3,470,000)	(425,000)
Midstream Operations [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net		$ (3,470,000)	$ (425,000)

Derivative Instruments and He_7

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - AOCI Rollforward (Details)	12 Months Ended			36 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)MMBbls	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	$ (1,034,477,000)	$ (757,510,000)	$ (651,780,000)	$ (651,780,000)
Change in value of derivative	(48,184,000)	30,231,000	22,525,000
Reclassification of (gains) losses on derivatives to earnings, net	12,868,000	(24,319,000)	1,938,000
Partners' capital balance, ending	(1,138,938,000)	(1,034,477,000)	(757,510,000)	(1,138,938,000)
Reclassification of net losses to earnings during next 12 months	$ (13,300,000)
Gain (loss) on discontinuation of cash flow hedge due to forecasted transaction probable of not occurring, net			0	0
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls	4.9
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	$ 20,560,000	14,648,000	(9,815,000)	(9,815,000)
Partners' capital balance, ending	(14,756,000)	20,560,000	14,648,000	(14,756,000)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	(680,078,000)	(406,798,000)	(469,413,000)	(469,413,000)
Change in value of derivative	(48,184,000)	30,231,000	22,525,000
Reclassification of (gains) losses on derivatives to earnings, net	12,868,000	(24,319,000)	1,938,000
Partners' capital balance, ending	(780,403,000)	(680,078,000)	(406,798,000)	(780,403,000)
Reclassification of net losses to earnings during next 12 months	$ (13,300,000)
Gain (loss) on discontinuation of cash flow hedge due to forecasted transaction probable of not occurring, net				0
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls	4.9
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	$ 20,560,000	14,648,000	(9,815,000)	(9,815,000)
Partners' capital balance, ending	(14,756,000)	20,560,000	14,648,000	$ (14,756,000)
Commodity Derivatives Propane [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in value of derivative	(48,184,000)	30,231,000	21,659,000
Reclassification of (gains) losses on derivatives to earnings, net	12,868,000	(24,714,000)	(154,000)
Commodity Derivatives Propane [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in value of derivative	(48,184,000)	30,231,000	21,659,000
Reclassification of (gains) losses on derivatives to earnings, net	12,868,000	(24,714,000)	(154,000)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in value of derivative	$ 0	0	866,000
Reclassification of (gains) losses on derivatives to earnings, net		395,000	2,092,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in value of derivative			866,000
Reclassification of (gains) losses on derivatives to earnings, net		$ 395,000	$ 2,092,000

Derivative Instruments and He_8

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Credit Risk (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum loss due to credit risk	$ 0
Open derivative contracts with credit risk features	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum loss due to credit risk	0
Open derivative contracts with credit risk features	$ 0

Transactions With Related Par_3

Transactions With Related Parties (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)employee	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Entity Number of Employees | employee	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Entity Number of Employees | employee	0
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Entity Number of Employees | employee	0
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Entity Number of Employees | employee	0
Operating Expense [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses reimbursed to related party | $	$ 256,190	$ 243,407	$ 228,969
Operating Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses reimbursed to related party | $	256,190	243,407	228,969
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses reimbursed to related party | $	25,368	28,282	31,068
General and Administrative Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses reimbursed to related party | $	$ 25,368	$ 28,282	$ 31,068

Contingencies And Commitments_2

Contingencies And Commitments (Details)	Feb. 02, 2017item	Aug. 31, 2019USD ($)item	Apr. 30, 2019	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)item	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement paid		$ 6,250,000
Number of claims dismissed | item		11
Number of cases | item		13		24
Number of former officers | item	2
Business Exit Costs				$ 0	$ 11,804,000	$ 0
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Expiration period				7 years
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value				$ 1,500,000
Potential liability as co-issuer and co-obligor				9,600,000
Property And Equipment [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Rental expense				53,800,000	50,700,000	50,000,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Potential liability as co-issuer and co-obligor				357,000,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member] | Fixed Rate 6.5% Due 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value				500,000,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member] | Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2023
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value				500,000,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member] | Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value				$ 475,000,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement paid		$ 6,250,000
Number of claims dismissed | item		11
Number of cases | item		13		24
Number of former officers | item	2
Number of quarters for required fixed charge coverage ratio				4
Required fixed charge coverage ratio				175.00%
Current fixed charge coverage ratio				167.00%
Business Exit Costs				$ 0	11,804,000	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Current fixed charge coverage ratio			175.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Transportation Equipment [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Expiration period				7 years
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value				$ 1,500,000
Potential liability as co-issuer and co-obligor				9,600,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Property And Equipment [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Rental expense				$ 53,800,000	$ 50,700,000	$ 50,000,000

Contingencies And Commitments -

Contingencies And Commitments - Contractual Operating Lease Commitments And Buyout Maturities (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)
Operating Lease Obligations [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2020	$ 44,392
2021	36,134
2022	26,312
2023	20,432
2024	17,196
Thereafter	17,414
Operating Lease Obligations [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2020	44,392
2021	36,134
2022	26,312
2023	20,432
2024	17,196
Thereafter	17,414
Operating Lease Buyouts [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2020	3,073
2021	4,371
2022	6,421
2023	3,527
2024	1,238
Thereafter	14,433
Operating Lease Buyouts [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2020	3,073
2021	4,371
2022	6,421
2023	3,527
2024	1,238
Thereafter	$ 14,433

Contingencies And Commitments_3

Contingencies And Commitments - Exit costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Business Exit Costs	$ 0	$ 11,804	$ 0
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning Balance	11,804	0
Exit costs associated with contracts		11,804
Cash payments and other	(802)	0
Accretion	448
Restructuring Reserve, Ending Balance	11,450	11,804	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Business Exit Costs	0	11,804	0
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning Balance	11,804	0
Exit costs associated with contracts		11,804
Cash payments and other	(802)	0
Accretion	448
Restructuring Reserve, Ending Balance	$ 11,450	$ 11,804	$ 0

Employee Benefits (Details)

Employee Benefits (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)employee	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of employees | employee	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	$ 5,693	$ 13,859	$ 15,088
Contributions to defined contribution plan	4,600	3,700	4,200
Defined benefit plan adjustments to other comprehensive income and other liabilities	$ (100)	100	500
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of employees | employee	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	$ 5,693	13,859	15,088
Contributions to defined contribution plan	4,600	3,700	4,200
Defined benefit plan adjustments to other comprehensive income and other liabilities	$ (100)	$ 100	$ 500

Net Loss Per Common Unitholders

Net Loss Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended			36 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Apr. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2019
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Value of dilutive securities																$ 0
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings (loss)	$ (70,327,000)	$ 20,256,000	$ 42,911,000	$ (56,445,000)	$ (213,527,000)	$ 10,752,000	$ (1,824,000)	$ (47,436,000)	$ (55,210,000)	$ 6,470,000	$ 37,717,000	$ (42,462,000)	$ (63,605,000)	$ (252,035,000)	$ (53,665,000)
Weighted average common units outstanding, basic and diluted													97,152,700	97,152,700	97,229,500
Basic and diluted net loss per common unit	$ (0.72)	$ 0.21	$ 0.44	$ (0.58)	$ (2.20)	$ 0.11	$ (0.02)	$ (0.49)	$ (0.57)	$ 0.07	$ 0.39	$ (0.44)	$ (0.65)	$ (2.59)	$ (0.55)
$0.56 to $0.63 | Common Unitholders [Member]
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Ratio of total distributions payable													51.50%
$0.56 to $0.63 | General Partner [Member]
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Ratio of total distributions payable													48.50%
$0.64 to $0.82 | Common Unitholders [Member]
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Ratio of total distributions payable													76.80%
$0.64 to $0.82 | General Partner [Member]
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Ratio of total distributions payable													23.20%
$0.83 and above | Common Unitholders [Member]
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Ratio of total distributions payable													86.90%
$0.83 and above | General Partner [Member]
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Ratio of total distributions payable													13.10%
Minimum [Member] | $0.56 to $0.63
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed													$ 0.83
Minimum [Member] | $0.64 to $0.82
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed													0.64
Minimum [Member] | $0.83 and above
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed													0.56
Maximum [Member] | $0.64 to $0.82
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed													0.82
Maximum [Member] | $0.83 and above
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed													$ 0.63

Segment Reporting - Reporting I

Segment Reporting - Reporting Information by Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018item	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2019USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2017USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)item	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments | item	2													1
Number of Operating Segments | item														1
Segment revenues		$ 279,081	$ 479,625	$ 573,377	$ 352,309	$ 347,521	$ 515,810	$ 755,156	$ 454,655	$ 433,376	$ 538,109	$ 579,250	$ 379,542	$ 1,684,392	$ 2,073,142	$ 1,930,277
Direct costs														1,454,369	1,831,223	1,700,214
Adjusted EBITDA														230,023	241,919	230,063
Propane and related equipment sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues														1,684,392	1,790,823	1,463,574
Direct costs														1,412,390	1,514,755	1,198,150
Adjusted EBITDA														272,002	276,068	265,424
Corporate and other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues															282,319	466,703
Direct costs														41,979	316,468	502,064
Adjusted EBITDA														$ (41,979)	(34,149)	(35,361)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments | item	2													1
Number of Operating Segments | item														1
Segment revenues		$ 279,081	$ 479,625	$ 573,377	$ 352,309	$ 347,521	$ 515,810	$ 755,156	$ 454,655	$ 433,376	$ 538,109	$ 579,250	$ 379,542	$ 1,684,392	2,073,142	1,930,277
Direct costs														1,454,355	1,831,086	1,700,075
Adjusted EBITDA														230,037	242,056	230,202
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues														1,684,392	1,790,823	1,463,574
Direct costs														1,412,299	1,514,755	1,198,150
Adjusted EBITDA														272,093	276,068	265,424
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Corporate and other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues															282,319	466,703
Direct costs														41,056	316,331	501,925
Adjusted EBITDA														$ (41,056)	$ (34,012)	$ (35,222)

Segment Reporting - Reconciliat

Segment Reporting - Reconciliation of Segment Earnings to Consolidated (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Apr. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net loss	$ (71,037,000)	$ 20,461,000	$ 43,344,000	$ (57,015,000)	$ (215,684,000)	$ 10,861,000	$ (1,843,000)	$ (47,915,000)	$ (55,768,000)	$ 6,536,000	$ 38,098,000	$ (43,073,000)	$ (64,247,000)	$ (254,581,000)	$ (54,207,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)													323,000	(2,678,000)	(1,143,000)
Interest expense													177,619,000	168,467,000	152,485,000
Depreciation and amortization expense													78,846,000	101,795,000	103,351,000
EBITDA													192,541,000	13,003,000	200,486,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge													5,693,000	13,859,000	15,088,000
Non-cash stock and unit-based compensation charge													0	0	3,298,000
Asset impairments							10,000,000						0	10,005,000	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals													(10,968,000)	(187,399,000)	(14,457,000)
Other income, net													369,000	928,000	1,474,000
Severance costs													1,600,000	1,663,000	1,959,000
Legal fees and settlements related to non-core businesses													18,364,000	6,065,000	0
Unrealized (non-cash) losses (gains) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments													0	1,293,000	(3,457,000)
Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement													1,524,000	0	0
Exit costs associated with contracts													0	11,804,000	0
Net loss	(71,672,000)	20,760,000	43,875,000	(57,508,000)	(217,797,000)	11,062,000	(1,774,000)	(48,316,000)	(56,249,000)	6,691,000	38,528,000	(43,471,000)	(64,545,000)	(256,825,000)	(54,501,000)
Adjusted EBITDA													230,023,000	241,919,000	230,063,000
Non-Controlling Interest [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net loss													(298,000)	(2,244,000)	(294,000)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net loss													(29,517,000)	(222,146,000)	(29,059,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)													293,000	(2,699,000)	(1,149,000)
Interest expense													142,635,000	133,946,000	127,188,000
Depreciation and amortization expense													78,846,000	101,795,000	103,351,000
EBITDA													192,257,000	10,896,000	200,331,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge													5,693,000	13,859,000	15,088,000
Non-cash stock and unit-based compensation charge													0	0	3,298,000
Asset impairments													0	10,005,000	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals													(10,968,000)	(187,399,000)	(14,457,000)
Other income, net													(369,000)	(928,000)	(1,474,000)
Severance costs													1,600,000	1,663,000	1,959,000
Legal fees and settlements related to non-core businesses													18,364,000	6,065,000	0
Unrealized (non-cash) losses (gains) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments													0	1,293,000	(3,457,000)
Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement													1,524,000	0	0
Exit costs associated with contracts													0	11,804,000	0
Net loss	$ (62,874,000)	$ 29,554,000	$ 52,617,000	$ (48,814,000)	$ (209,134,000)	$ 19,840,000	$ 6,847,000	$ (39,699,000)	$ (47,614,000)	$ 15,395,000	$ 42,600,000	$ (39,440,000)	(29,517,000)	(222,146,000)	(29,059,000)
Adjusted EBITDA													$ 230,037,000	$ 242,056,000	$ 230,202,000

Segment Reporting - Assets (Det

Segment Reporting - Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 1,262,959	$ 1,363,281
Propane and related equipment sales
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	1,223,790	1,196,084
Corporate and other
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	39,169	167,197
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	1,262,833	1,363,246
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	1,223,790	1,196,084
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Corporate and other
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 39,043	$ 167,162

Segment Reporting - Capital Exp

Segment Reporting - Capital Expenditures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Maintenance	$ 47,053	$ 27,563	$ 17,138
Growth	56,145	52,484	29,227
Capital expenditures, total	103,198	80,047	46,365
Propane and related equipment sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Maintenance	44,439	23,979	13,330
Growth	56,145	51,229	28,912
Capital expenditures, total	100,584	75,208	42,242
Corporate and other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Maintenance	2,614	3,584	3,808
Growth		1,255	315
Capital expenditures, total	2,614	4,839	4,123
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Maintenance	47,053	27,563	17,138
Growth	56,145	52,484	29,227
Capital expenditures, total	103,198	80,047	46,365
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Maintenance	44,439	23,979	13,330
Growth	56,145	51,229	28,912
Capital expenditures, total	100,584	75,208	42,242
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Corporate and other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Maintenance	2,614	3,584	3,808
Growth		1,255	315
Capital expenditures, total	$ 2,614	$ 4,839	$ 4,123

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Det

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Apr. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Line Items]
Reporting Unit, Name of Segment [Extensible List]					Propane and related equipment sales									Propane and related equipment sales
Goodwill, Impairment Loss														$ 10,000
Revenues	$ 279,081	$ 479,625	$ 573,377	$ 352,309	$ 347,521	$ 515,810	$ 755,156	$ 454,655	$ 433,376	$ 538,109	$ 579,250	$ 379,542	$ 1,684,392	2,073,142	$ 1,930,277
Net loss	(71,672)	20,760	43,875	(57,508)	(217,797)	11,062	(1,774)	(48,316)	(56,249)	6,691	38,528	(43,471)	(64,545)	(256,825)	(54,501)
Net earnings (loss)	(71,037)	20,461	43,344	(57,015)	(215,684)	10,861	(1,843)	(47,915)	(55,768)	6,536	38,098	(43,073)	(64,247)	(254,581)	(54,207)
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings (loss)	$ (70,327)	$ 20,256	$ 42,911	$ (56,445)	$ (213,527)	$ 10,752	$ (1,824)	$ (47,436)	$ (55,210)	$ 6,470	$ 37,717	$ (42,462)	$ (63,605)	$ (252,035)	$ (53,665)
Basic and diluted net loss per common unit	$ (0.72)	$ 0.21	$ 0.44	$ (0.58)	$ (2.20)	$ 0.11	$ (0.02)	$ (0.49)	$ (0.57)	$ 0.07	$ 0.39	$ (0.44)	$ (0.65)	$ (2.59)	$ (0.55)
Asset impairments							$ 10,000						$ 0	$ 10,005	$ 0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss														10,000
Revenues	$ 279,081	$ 479,625	$ 573,377	$ 352,309	$ 347,521	$ 515,810	755,156	$ 454,655	$ 433,376	$ 538,109	$ 579,250	$ 379,542	1,684,392	2,073,142	1,930,277
Net loss	(62,874)	29,554	52,617	(48,814)	(209,134)	19,840	6,847	(39,699)	(47,614)	15,395	42,600	(39,440)	(29,517)	(222,146)	(29,059)
Net earnings (loss)													(29,517)	(222,146)	(29,059)
Asset impairments													0	10,005	0
Propane and related equipment sales
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss														10,005
Revenues													1,684,392	1,790,823	1,463,574
Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a)	127,764	209,167	238,581	130,830	126,115	190,883	229,321	123,243	126,774	171,950	202,346	123,187
Propane and related equipment sales | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss														10,005
Revenues													$ 1,684,392	$ 1,790,823	$ 1,463,574
Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a)	$ 127,764	$ 209,167	$ 238,581	$ 130,830	126,115	190,883	229,321	123,243	126,774	171,950	202,346	123,187
Asset impairments							10,000
Consolidated Midstream Operations [Member]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Line Items]
Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a)					(4,161)	8,077	10,209	12,635	6,190	7,909	9,763	13,402
Consolidated Midstream Operations [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Line Items]
Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a)					$ (4,161)	$ 8,077	$ 10,209	$ 12,635	$ 6,190	$ 7,909	$ 9,763	$ 13,402

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended			36 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	$ 143,000	$ (3,818,000)	$ 11,000
Deferred tax assets	631,000	$ 715,000		$ 631,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	6,430			6,430
Net operating loss carryforward	30,620			30,620
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)				0
Deferred tax assets	0			0
Valuation allowance provided for deferred tax asset	6,430			6,430
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	16,163			16,163
Net operating loss carryforward	76,969			76,969
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)				0
Deferred tax assets	0			0
Valuation allowance provided for deferred tax asset	$ 16,163			$ 16,163

Guarantor financial informati_3

Guarantor financial information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jun. 30, 2015
Ferrellgas [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2023
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount			$ 500
Interest rate, as a percent		6.75%	6.75%
Fixed Rate 6.75% Due 2023 | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 500		$ 500
Interest rate, as a percent	6.75%		6.75%

Guarantor financial informati_4

Guarantor financial information - Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 11,054	$ 119,311	$ 5,760	$ 4,965
Accounts and notes receivable, net	107,596	126,054
Inventories	80,454	83,694
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,275	34,862
Total current assets	241,379	363,921
Property, plant and equipment, net	596,723	557,723
Goodwill, net	247,195	246,098
Intangible assets, net	108,557	120,951
Other assets, net	69,105	74,588
Total assets	1,262,959	1,363,281
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	33,364	46,820
Short-term borrowings	43,000	32,800
Collateralized note payable	62,000	58,000
Current portion of long-term debt	631,756	2,402
Other current liabilities	138,237	139,623
Total current liabilities	908,357	279,645
Long-term debt	1,457,004	2,078,637
Other liabilities	36,536	39,476
Contingencies and commitments	0	0
Partners' capital (deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(14,512)	20,510
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(1,131,233)	(1,027,785)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,262,959	1,363,281
Parent Company [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	8	3	59	75
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	57	23
Total assets	65	26
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	354,727
Other current liabilities	3,873	3,925
Long-term debt		350,500
Partners' capital (deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(14,512)	20,510
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(1,131,233)	(1,027,785)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	65	26
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	11,046	119,308	5,701	4,890
Accounts and notes receivable, net	107,596	126,054
Intercompany Receivables, Current	0	0
Inventories	80,454	83,694
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,157	34,830
Total current assets	241,253	363,886
Property, plant and equipment, net	596,723	557,723
Goodwill, net	247,195	246,098
Intangible assets, net	108,557	120,951
Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P.	0	0
Other assets, net	69,105	74,588
Total assets	1,262,833	1,363,246
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	33,364	46,820
Short-term borrowings	43,000	32,800
Collateralized note payable	62,000	58,000
Intercompany Payables	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt	277,029	2,402
Other current liabilities	134,303	135,689
Total current liabilities	549,696	275,711
Long-term debt	1,457,004	1,728,137
Other liabilities	36,536	39,476
Contingencies and commitments	0	0
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' equity	(765,756)	(700,811)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(14,647)	20,733
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(780,403)	(680,078)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,262,833	1,363,246
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	11,045	119,133	5,327	4,472
Accounts and notes receivable, net	(3,912)	(3,420)
Intercompany Receivables, Current	(5,650)	15,660
Inventories	80,454	83,694
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,158	34,050
Total current assets	124,095	249,117
Property, plant and equipment, net	596,724	557,689
Goodwill, net	247,195	246,098
Intangible assets, net	108,557	120,951
Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P.	52,999	59,937
Other assets, net	65,447	63,411
Total assets	1,195,017	1,297,203
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	33,252	45,171
Short-term borrowings	43,000	32,800
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt	277,029	2,402
Other current liabilities	128,666	129,300
Total current liabilities	481,947	209,673
Long-term debt	1,457,004	1,728,137
Other liabilities	36,469	39,471
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' equity	(765,756)	(700,811)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(14,647)	20,733
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(780,403)	(680,078)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,195,017	1,297,203
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1	1	1	1
Accounts and notes receivable, net	0	0
Intercompany Receivables, Current	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	1	1
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P.	0	0
Other assets, net	0	0
Total assets	1	1
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 (deficit)
Partners' equity	1	1
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	1	1
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1	1
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	174	373	417
Accounts and notes receivable, net	35	9,395
Intercompany Receivables, Current	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(1)	775
Total current assets	34	10,344
Property, plant and equipment, net	(1)	34
Goodwill, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P.	0	0
Other assets, net	2,875	9,961
Total assets	2,908	20,339
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	1,547
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	(192)	(143)
Other current liabilities	20	6,036
Total current liabilities	(172)	7,440
Long-term debt	0	0
Other liabilities	67	5
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' equity	3,013	12,894
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	3,013	12,894
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	2,908	20,339
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Accounts and notes receivable, net	111,473	120,079
Intercompany Receivables, Current	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	5
Total current assets	111,473	120,084
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P.	0	0
Other assets, net	783	1,216
Total assets	112,256	121,300
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	112	102
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	62,000	58,000
Intercompany Payables	(5,458)	15,803
Other current liabilities	5,617	353
Total current liabilities	62,271	74,258
Long-term debt	0	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' equity	49,985	47,042
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	49,985	47,042
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	112,256	121,300
Eliminations [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Accounts and notes receivable, net	0	0
Intercompany Receivables, Current	5,650	(15,660)
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	5,650	(15,660)
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P.	(52,999)	(59,937)
Other assets, net	0	0
Total assets	(47,349)	(75,597)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	5,650	(15,660)
Other current liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	5,650	(15,660)
Long-term debt	0	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' equity	(52,999)	(59,937)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(52,999)	(59,937)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	$ (47,349)	$ (75,597)

Guarantor financial informati_5

Guarantor financial information - Statements of Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Apr. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 279,081	$ 479,625	$ 573,377	$ 352,309	$ 347,521	$ 515,810	$ 755,156	$ 454,655	$ 433,376	$ 538,109	$ 579,250	$ 379,542	$ 1,684,392	$ 2,073,142	$ 1,930,277
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense													468,868	471,748	432,412
Depreciation and amortization expense													78,846	101,795	103,351
General and administrative expense													59,994	54,401	49,617
Equipment lease expense													33,073	28,272	29,124
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge													5,693	13,859	15,088
Asset impairments							10,000						0	10,005	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals													10,968	187,399	14,457
Operating Income (Loss)													113,028	(91,964)	95,367
Interest expense													(177,619)	(168,467)	(152,485)
Other income, net													369	928	1,474
Earnings (loss) before income taxes													(64,222)	(259,503)	(55,644)
Income tax expense (benefit)													323	(2,678)	(1,143)
Net loss	(71,672)	20,760	43,875	(57,508)	(217,797)	11,062	(1,774)	(48,316)	(56,249)	6,691	38,528	(43,471)	(64,545)	(256,825)	(54,501)
Other comprehensive income (loss)													(35,380)	5,969	25,324
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													(99,925)	(250,856)	(29,177)
Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues													1,608,858	1,642,976	1,318,412
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													902,516	973,414	694,155
Midstream Operations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														282,319	466,703
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales														255,559	429,439
Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues													75,534	147,847	145,162
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													11,406	68,654	67,267
Parent Company [Member]
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative expense													14	137	139
Operating Income (Loss)													(29,233)	(220,039)	(28,904)
Interest expense													(34,984)	(34,521)	(25,297)
Income tax expense (benefit)													30	21	6
Equity in earnings (loss) of Ferrellgas, L.P.													(29,219)	(219,902)	(28,765)
Net loss													(64,247)	(254,581)	(54,207)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	279,081	479,625	573,377	352,309	347,521	515,810	755,156	454,655	433,376	538,109	579,250	379,542	1,684,392	2,073,142	1,930,277
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense													468,868	471,748	432,412
Depreciation and amortization expense													78,846	101,795	103,351
General and administrative expense													59,980	54,264	49,478
Equipment lease expense													33,073	28,272	29,124
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge													5,693	13,859	15,088
Asset impairments													0	10,005	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals													10,968	187,399	14,457
Operating Income (Loss)													113,042	(91,827)	95,506
Interest expense													(142,635)	(133,946)	(127,188)
Other income, net													369	928	1,474
Earnings (loss) before income taxes													(29,224)	(224,845)	(30,208)
Income tax expense (benefit)													293	(2,699)	(1,149)
Equity in earnings (loss) of Ferrellgas, L.P.													0	0	0
Net loss	$ (62,874)	$ 29,554	$ 52,617	$ (48,814)	$ (209,134)	$ 19,840	$ 6,847	$ (39,699)	$ (47,614)	$ 15,395	$ 42,600	$ (39,440)	(29,517)	(222,146)	(29,059)
Other comprehensive income (loss)													(35,380)	5,969	25,324
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													(64,897)	(216,177)	(3,735)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues													1,608,858	1,642,976	1,318,412
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													902,516	973,414	694,155
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														282,319	466,703
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales														255,559	429,439
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues													75,534	147,847	145,162
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													11,406	68,654	67,267
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues													1,684,343
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense													469,652	436,962	398,584
Depreciation and amortization expense													78,400	75,163	72,919
General and administrative expense													59,974	48,337	44,810
Equipment lease expense													33,073	27,939	28,560
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge													5,693	13,859	15,088
Asset impairments														0
Loss on asset sales and disposals													8,289	8,978	9,198
Operating Income (Loss)													115,454	121,293	116,587
Interest expense													(132,929)	(86,646)	(80,866)
Other income, net													428	(234)	850
Earnings (loss) before income taxes													(17,047)	34,413	36,571
Income tax expense (benefit)													105	222	217
Equity in earnings (loss) of Ferrellgas, L.P.													(12,365)	(256,337)	(65,413)
Net loss													(29,517)	(222,146)	(29,059)
Other comprehensive income (loss)													(35,380)	5,969	25,324
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													(64,897)	(216,177)	(3,735)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues													1,608,858
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													902,516	972,467	694,155
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales														0	0
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues													75,485
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													11,292	10,111	8,473
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues													0
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense													0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization expense													0	0	0
General and administrative expense													6	5	5
Equipment lease expense													0	0	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge													0	0	0
Asset impairments														0
Loss on asset sales and disposals													0	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)													(6)	(5)	(5)
Interest expense													0	0	0
Other income, net													0	0	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes													(6)	(5)	(5)
Income tax expense (benefit)													0	0	0
Equity in earnings (loss) of Ferrellgas, L.P.													0	0	0
Net loss													(6)	(5)	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)													0	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													(6)	(5)	(5)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues													0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													0	0	0
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales														0	0
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues													0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													0	0	0
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues													49
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense													37	37,617	38,188
Depreciation and amortization expense													0	26,317	30,183
General and administrative expense													0	5,922	4,663
Equipment lease expense													0	333	564
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge													0	0	0
Asset impairments														10,005
Loss on asset sales and disposals													2,679	178,421	5,259
Operating Income (Loss)													(2,781)	(215,631)	(25,187)
Interest expense													(38)	(43,247)	(43,839)
Other income, net													(59)	1,162	624
Earnings (loss) before income taxes													(2,878)	(257,716)	(68,402)
Income tax expense (benefit)													188	(2,921)	(1,366)
Equity in earnings (loss) of Ferrellgas, L.P.													0	0	0
Net loss													(3,066)	(254,795)	(67,036)
Other comprehensive income (loss)													0	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													(3,066)	(254,795)	(67,036)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues													0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													0	947	0
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales														255,559	429,439
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues													49
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													114	58,543	58,794
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues													0
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense													3,589	4,755	95
Depreciation and amortization expense													446	315	249
General and administrative expense													0	0	0
Equipment lease expense													0	0	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge													0	0	0
Asset impairments														0
Loss on asset sales and disposals													0	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)													(4,035)	(5,070)	(344)
Interest expense													(9,668)	(4,053)	(2,480)
Other income, net													4,410	7,586	4,452
Earnings (loss) before income taxes													(9,293)	(1,537)	1,628
Income tax expense (benefit)													0	0	0
Equity in earnings (loss) of Ferrellgas, L.P.													0	0	0
Net loss													(9,293)	(1,537)	1,628
Other comprehensive income (loss)													0	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													(9,293)	(1,537)	1,628
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues													0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													0	0	0
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales														0	0
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues													0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													0	0	0
Eliminations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues													0
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense													(4,410)	(7,586)	(4,455)
Depreciation and amortization expense													0	0	0
General and administrative expense													0	0	0
Equipment lease expense													0	0	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge													0	0	0
Asset impairments														0
Loss on asset sales and disposals													0	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)													4,410	7,586	4,455
Interest expense													0	0	(3)
Other income, net													(4,410)	(7,586)	(4,452)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes													0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)													0	0	0
Equity in earnings (loss) of Ferrellgas, L.P.													12,365	256,337	65,413
Net loss													12,365	256,337	65,413
Other comprehensive income (loss)													0	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													12,365	256,337	65,413
Eliminations [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues													0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													0	0	0
Eliminations [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales														0	0
Eliminations [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues													0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales													$ 0	0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues														147,847	145,162
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														2,073,142	1,930,277
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														1,642,976	1,318,412
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														282,319	466,703
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues														147,847	145,162
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														1,715,109	1,388,374
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														1,642,155	1,318,412
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues														72,954	69,962
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues														0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														358,033	541,903
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														821	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														282,319	466,703
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues														74,893	75,200
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues														0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Eliminations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Eliminations [Member] | Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Eliminations [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues														0	0
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] | Eliminations [Member] | Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues														$ 0	$ 0

Guarantor financial informati_6

Guarantor financial information - Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$ 15,075	$ 74,148	$ 127,288
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(13,551)	(18,141)	(3,539)
Capital expenditures	(108,822)	(84,919)	(50,472)
Proceeds from sale of assets	5,699	152,587	8,510
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions	(9,934)	0	0
Proceeds From Equipment On Lease	862	0	0
Other	1,419	0	(37)
Net cash used in investing activities	(124,327)	49,527	(45,538)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(9,814)	(39,254)	(79,733)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	323,680	230,864
Payments on long-term debt	(2,428)	(212,920)	(174,292)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	10,200	(51,379)	(41,510)
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings	4,000	(11,000)	5,000
Cash paid for financing costs	(548)	(18,535)	(6,078)
Net cash used in financing activities	995	(10,124)	(80,955)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(108,257)	113,551	795
Cash and cash equivalents	11,054	119,311	5,760	$ 4,965
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(30,887)	(31,006)	(21,460)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net cash used in investing activities	40,706	70,246	(47,319)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(9,814)	(39,254)	(79,733)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt			168,000
Cash paid for financing costs		(42)	(3,653)
Net cash used in financing activities	(9,814)	(39,296)	68,763
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	5	(56)	(16)
Cash and cash equivalents	8	3	59	75
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	45,962	105,154	148,748
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(13,551)	(18,141)	(3,539)
Capital expenditures	(108,822)	(84,919)	(50,472)
Proceeds from sale of assets	5,699	152,587	8,510
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions	(9,934)
Proceeds From Equipment On Lease	862
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0	0
Cash remitted for accounts receivable	0	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities		0	0
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0
Other	1,419		(37)
Net cash used in investing activities	(124,327)	49,527	(45,538)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(41,121)	(70,962)	(119,879)
Capital contribution			167,843
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		323,680	62,864
Payments on long-term debt	(2,428)	(212,920)	(174,292)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	10,200	(51,379)	(41,510)
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings	4,000	(11,000)	5,000
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	0	0	0
Cash paid for financing costs	(548)	(18,493)	(2,425)
Net cash used in financing activities	(29,897)	(41,074)	(102,399)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(108,262)	113,607	811
Cash and cash equivalents	11,046	119,308	5,701	4,890
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	25,796	139,294	185,640
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(13,551)	(18,141)	(3,539)
Capital expenditures	(108,822)	(81,114)	(49,107)
Proceeds from sale of assets	5,699	7,327	8,510
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions	(9,934)
Proceeds From Equipment On Lease	862
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0	0
Cash remitted for accounts receivable	0	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities		96,514	(33,573)
Intercompany loan to affiliate	24,328
Other	1,419		(37)
Net cash used in investing activities	(99,999)	4,586	(77,746)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(41,121)	(70,962)	(119,879)
Capital contribution			167,843
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		323,680	62,864
Payments on long-term debt	(2,428)	(212,920)	(174,292)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	10,200	(51,379)	(41,510)
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings	0	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	0	0	0
Cash paid for financing costs	(536)	(18,493)	(2,065)
Net cash used in financing activities	(33,885)	(30,074)	(107,039)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(108,088)	113,806	855
Cash and cash equivalents	11,045	119,133	5,327	4,472
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(6)	(5)	(5)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0	0
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions	0
Proceeds From Equipment On Lease	0
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0	0
Cash remitted for accounts receivable	0	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities		0	0
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0
Other	0		0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0	0
Capital contribution			0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		0	0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	0	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings	0	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	6	5	5
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	6	5	5
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents	1	1	1	1
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	24,889	(48,708)	(36,297)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	(3,805)	(1,365)
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	145,260	0
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions	0
Proceeds From Equipment On Lease	0
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0	0
Cash remitted for accounts receivable	0	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities		0	0
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0
Other	0		0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	141,455	(1,365)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0	0
Capital contribution			0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		0	0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	0	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings	0	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	(25,063)	(92,946)	37,618
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(25,063)	(92,946)	37,618
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(174)	(199)	(44)
Cash and cash equivalents	0	174	373	417
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(717)	3,573	4,410
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0	0
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions	0
Proceeds From Equipment On Lease	0
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	1,258,050	1,226,211	1,011,244
Cash remitted for accounts receivable	(1,262,050)	(1,215,211)	(1,016,244)
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities		0	360
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0
Other	0		0
Net cash used in investing activities	(4,000)	11,000	(4,640)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0	0
Capital contribution			0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		0	0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	0	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings	4,000	(11,000)	5,000
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	729	(3,573)	(4,410)
Cash paid for financing costs	(12)	0	(360)
Net cash used in financing activities	4,717	(14,573)	230
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(4,000)	11,000	(5,000)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0	0
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions	0
Proceeds From Equipment On Lease	0
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	(1,258,050)	(1,226,211)	(1,011,244)
Cash remitted for accounts receivable	1,262,050	1,215,211	1,016,244
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities		(96,514)	33,213
Intercompany loan to affiliate	(24,328)
Other	0		0
Net cash used in investing activities	(20,327)	(107,514)	38,213
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0	0
Capital contribution			0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		0	0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	0	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings	0	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	24,328	96,514	(33,213)
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	24,328	96,514	(33,213)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Schedule I Parent Only Balanc_2

Schedule I Parent Only Balance Sheets, Statements Of Earnings And Cash Flows (Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 11,054	$ 119,311	$ 5,760	$ 4,965
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,275	34,862
Other assets, net	69,105	74,588
Total assets	1,262,959	1,363,281
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
Current portion of long-term debt	631,756	2,402
Other current liabilities	138,237	139,623
Long-term debt	1,457,004	2,078,637
Partners' capital (deficit)
Common unitholders	(1,046,245)	(978,503)
General partner unitholder	(70,476)	(69,792)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(14,512)	20,510
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(1,131,233)	(1,027,785)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	$ 1,262,959	$ 1,363,281
Common unitholders, units outstanding	97,152,665	97,152,665
General partner unitholder, units outstanding	989,926	989,926
Parent Company [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8	$ 3	59	75
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	57	23
Total assets	65	26
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
Current portion of long-term debt	354,727
Other current liabilities	3,873	3,925
Long-term debt		350,500
Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P.	772,698	673,386
Partners' capital (deficit)
Common unitholders	(1,046,245)	(978,503)
General partner unitholder	(70,476)	(69,792)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(14,512)	20,510
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(1,131,233)	(1,027,785)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	$ 65	26
Common unitholders, units outstanding	97,152,665
General partner unitholder, units outstanding	989,926
Parent Company [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 11,045	119,133	$ 5,327	$ 4,472
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,158	34,050
Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P.	52,999	59,937
Other assets, net	65,447	63,411
Total assets	1,195,017	1,297,203
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
Current portion of long-term debt	277,029	2,402
Other current liabilities	128,666	129,300
Long-term debt	1,457,004	1,728,137
Partners' capital (deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(14,647)	20,733
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(780,403)	(680,078)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	$ 1,195,017	$ 1,297,203

Schedule I Parent Only Statemen

Schedule I Parent Only Statements - Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Apr. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
General and administrative expense													$ 59,994	$ 54,401	$ 49,617
Operating income (loss)													113,028	(91,964)	95,367
Interest expense													(177,619)	(168,467)	(152,485)
Other income, net													369	928	1,474
Income tax expense (benefit)													323	(2,678)	(1,143)
Net loss	$ (71,672)	$ 20,760	$ 43,875	$ (57,508)	$ (217,797)	$ 11,062	$ (1,774)	$ (48,316)	$ (56,249)	$ 6,691	$ 38,528	$ (43,471)	(64,545)	(256,825)	(54,501)
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Equity in earnings (loss) of Ferrellgas, L.P.													(29,219)	(219,902)	(28,765)
General and administrative expense													14	137	139
Operating income (loss)													(29,233)	(220,039)	(28,904)
Interest expense													(34,984)	(34,521)	(25,297)
Income tax expense (benefit)													30	21	6
Net loss													$ (64,247)	$ (254,581)	$ (54,207)

Schedule I Parent Only Balanc_3

Schedule I Parent Only Balance Sheets, Statements Of Earnings And Cash Flows (Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 31, 2019	Apr. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss		$ (71,672)	$ 20,760	$ 43,875	$ (57,508)	$ (217,797)	$ 11,062	$ (1,774)	$ (48,316)	$ (56,249)	$ 6,691	$ 38,528	$ (43,471)	$ (64,545)	$ (256,825)	$ (54,501)
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:
Other														12,696	9,997	7,933
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities														15,075	74,148	127,288
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired														(13,551)	(18,141)	(3,539)
Net cash used in investing activities														(124,327)	49,527	(45,538)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions														(9,814)	(39,254)	(79,733)
Cash paid for financing costs														(548)	(18,535)	(6,078)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt														0	323,680	230,864
Payments on long-term debt														(2,428)	(212,920)	(174,292)
Payments for repurchase of common stock	$ 16,900													0	0	15,851
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities														995	(10,124)	(80,955)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents														(108,257)	113,551	795
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year					119,311				5,760				4,965	119,311	5,760	4,965
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year		11,054				119,311				5,760				11,054	119,311	5,760
Parent Company [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss														(64,247)	(254,581)	(54,207)
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:
Other														4,141	3,673	3,982
Equity in (earnings) loss of Ferrellgas, L.P.														29,219	219,902	28,765
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities														(30,887)	(31,006)	(21,460)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Distributions received from Ferrellgas, L.P.														40,706	70,246	118,829
Cash contributed to Ferrellgas, L.P.																(166,148)
Net cash used in investing activities														40,706	70,246	(47,319)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions														(9,814)	(39,254)	(79,733)
Cash paid for financing costs															(42)	(3,653)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt																168,000
Payments for repurchase of common stock																15,851
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities														(9,814)	(39,296)	68,763
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents														5	(56)	(16)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year					$ 3				$ 59				$ 75	3	59	75
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year		$ 8				$ 3				$ 59				$ 8	$ 3	$ 59

Schedule II Valuation And Qua_2

Schedule II Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 2,455	$ 1,976	$ 5,526
Charged to cost / expenses	1,525	1,778	7
Other	(1,517)	(1,299)	(3,557)
Balance at end of period	2,463	2,455	1,976
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	2,455	1,976	5,526
Charged to cost / expenses	1,525	1,778	7
Other	(1,517)	(1,299)	(3,557)
Balance at end of period	$ 2,463	$ 2,455	$ 1,976