Note 18 - Employee Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]  
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]

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Employee benefit plans


Defined contribution savings plan


FutureFuel currently offers its employees a company 401(k) matching savings plan, which covers substantially all employees. Under this plan, FutureFuel matches the amount of eligible employees’ contributions, subject to specified limits, up to 6% of earnings. Company contributions totaled $1,648, $1,683, and $1,664 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.