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Accounts Receivable
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]  
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable
 
Accounts receivable is shown net of sales discounts and the allowance for doubtful accounts.

At September 30, 2017 the Company had $13,663,000 in reserves for sales discounts compared to $13,488,000 at December 31, 2016 related to products shipped to our customers under various promotional programs. The increase was primarily due to additional discounts reserved related to increased sales on the Company's agricultural products sold during the first and second quarter of 2017.
 
The allowance for doubtful accounts was $2,551,000 at September 30, 2017 and $2,501,000 at December 31, 2016.