Note 6 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Components of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands  | 
Jan. 31, 2023  | 
Oct. 31, 2022  | 
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| Property, plant and equipment, gross | $ 531,216 | $ 518,521 | 
| Less accumulated depreciation | (108,416) | (99,144) | 
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 422,800 | 419,377 | 
| Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | 28,827 | 28,528 | 
| Finance Leases for Land and Buildings [Member] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | 828 | 828 | 
| Machinery and Equipment [Member] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | 490,374 | 478,162 | 
| Transportation Equipment [Member] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | 7,728 | 7,133 | 
| Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | $ 3,459 | $ 3,870 | 
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