Note 7 - Inventories (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Period Charge	$ 1,100	$ 400	$ 3,335	$ 3,340
Inventory Write-down	$ 4,200	$ 8,400	$ 15,000	$ 14,700

The change in the inventory reserve representing the cumulative difference in cost between the first in, first out and the last in, first out inventory valuation methods, which change has been reflected in the statement of income during the period.

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