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over the past year across our territory. During the same time, the availability of crop land tracts for sale has also moderated. These two factors together have kept overall crop land prices near equilibrium. LOAN PORTFOLIO Loan Portfolio Total loans were $3.8 billion at December 31, 2017, an increase of $160.5 million from December 31, 2016. Components of Loans (in thousands) As of December 31 Accrual loans: Real estate mortgage Production and intermediate term Agribusiness Other Nonaccrual loans Total loans 2017 2016 2015 $2,120,112