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Note 2 -Business Segments and Sales of Products (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021
Financially-settled Forward Contracts [Member] |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total | $ (4.8) | $ 2.8

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