Royalty Revenue and Related Expenses - Revenues and Expenses Associated With Servicing of Agreements (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 31, 2013	May 25, 2012
Royalty expenses
Material, labor and other production costs	$ 203,837	$ 163,864
Selling, distribution and marketing expenses	170,339	127,163
Administrative and general expenses	71,080	80,168
AG intellectual properties [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Royalty revenue	6,506	3,729
Royalty expenses
Material, labor and other production costs	1,947	2,328
Selling, distribution and marketing expenses	1,248	656
Administrative and general expenses	460	422
Expenses associated with royalty revenue, Total	$ 3,655	$ 3,406