Note 1 - Liquidity and Management's Plan	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Substantial Doubt about Going Concern [Text Block]	NOTE 1. LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT’S PLAN Our multi-year history of operating losses and negative operating cash flows from continuing operations raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern before consideration of management’s plans, however after consideration of management’s plans and the factors below, we believe substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued has been alleviated. The factors that alleviated the substantial doubt are summarized below: Cash Reserves - As of December 31, 2022, we had $3.9 million in cash and cash equivalents. Improving Operating Cash Flows - We expect an improvement in operating cash flows in 2023 due to the full year impact of two 2022 events: (i) effective October 1, 2022, we transitioned sourcing and selling activities for our Arkansas mill (Golden Ridge) to Gander Foods, LLC, a service provider with local expertise, and (ii) we made major capital investments in capacity expansion at our Minnesota mill (MGI) during 2022. Golden Ridge has been a significant source of operating losses for us since its acquisition in 2018, however it made its first positive quarterly contribution to operating cash flows in the fourth quarter of 2022 as a result of the transition to the service provider. MGI, which has been consistently profitable since its acquisition in 2019, saw a significant increase in sales and profit contribution in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to the additional capacity coming online in the third quarter of 2022. The transition of Golden Ridge to positive operating cash flows and expansion in MGI’s contribution to operating cash flows, together with (i) the steps we have taken to lower our run rate for selling and general administrative expenses and (ii) recovery of our SRB derivatives business, should provide us with a pathway to improved operating cash flows in 2023. Access to Equity Funding - We could raise additional capital from offerings of equity, including common equity and equivalents once the restrictions discussed in Note 10 lapse in September 2023. We successfully completed equity raises in both 2022 and 2021 as further described in Note 10. Ability to Leverage and/or Sell Real Property - We have been able to supplement liquidity by borrowing against our real property located in Wynne, Arkansas. We also own our facilities in Mermentau, Louisiana, Dillon, Montana, and North Grand Forks, Minnesota, with no existing liens. We could sell or mortgage these facilities to provide additional liquidity. Strategic Review Process - In light of our challenges in achieving our operating and financial targets in 2022, we are currently undergoing a strategic review of all the possible alternatives to generate improved returns to our shareholders.

Note 1 - Liquidity and Management's Plan

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Substantial Doubt about Going Concern [Text Block]

NOTE 1. LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT’S PLAN

Our multi-year history of operating losses and negative operating cash flows from continuing operations raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern before consideration of management’s plans, however after consideration of management’s plans and the factors below, we believe substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued has been alleviated. The factors that alleviated the substantial doubt are summarized below:

Cash Reserves - As of December 31, 2022, we had $3.9 million in cash and cash equivalents.

Improving Operating Cash Flows - We expect an improvement in operating cash flows in 2023 due to the full year impact of two 2022 events: (i) effective October 1, 2022, we transitioned sourcing and selling activities for our Arkansas mill (Golden Ridge) to Gander Foods, LLC, a service provider with local expertise, and (ii) we made major capital investments in capacity expansion at our Minnesota mill (MGI) during 2022. Golden Ridge has been a significant source of operating losses for us since its acquisition in 2018, however it made its first positive quarterly contribution to operating cash flows in the fourth quarter of 2022 as a result of the transition to the service provider. MGI, which has been consistently profitable since its acquisition in 2019, saw a significant increase in sales and profit contribution in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to the additional capacity coming online in the third quarter of 2022. The transition of Golden Ridge to positive operating cash flows and expansion in MGI’s contribution to operating cash flows, together with (i) the steps we have taken to lower our run rate for selling and general administrative expenses and (ii) recovery of our SRB derivatives business, should provide us with a pathway to improved operating cash flows in 2023.

Access to Equity Funding - We could raise additional capital from offerings of equity, including common equity and equivalents once the restrictions discussed in Note 10 lapse in September 2023. We successfully completed equity raises in both 2022 and 2021 as further described in Note 10.

Ability to Leverage and/or Sell Real Property - We have been able to supplement liquidity by borrowing against our real property located in Wynne, Arkansas. We also own our facilities in Mermentau, Louisiana, Dillon, Montana, and North Grand Forks, Minnesota, with no existing liens. We could sell or mortgage these facilities to provide additional liquidity.

Strategic Review Process - In light of our challenges in achieving our operating and financial targets in 2022, we are currently undergoing a strategic review of all the possible alternatives to generate improved returns to our shareholders.