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Note 3 - Investment in Joint Ventures (Detail) - Investment Balance in ICP (Illinois Corn Processings, LLC [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Illinois Corn Processings, LLC [Member]
   
Company’s investment balance in ICP $ 7,460 [1] $ 11,777
Funding commitment for capital Improvements 500 [1] 1,000
The Company’s maximum exposure to loss related to ICP $ 7,960 [1] $ 12,777
[1] The Company's investment balance in ICP at September 30, 2012 reflects its sale of a 20 percent interest effective February 1, 2012.