Note 4 - Inventory (Details) - Carrying Values of Inventory - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
At average cost (approximates current cost)    
Finished goods $ 35,517 $ 25,369
Work in process 1,695 2,391
Raw materials and supplies 31,247 25,935
Total inventories at weighted average cost 68,459 53,695
LIFO reserve (3,502) (8,342)
Total inventories $ 64,957 $ 45,353