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Related Party Transactions (Details 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Income Earned From Companys Equity Method Investments By Entity [Abstract]      
Income earned from Company's equity method investees $ 16,487 $ 41,450 $ 26,007
Reduction in ownership percentage (percentage) 2.00%    
The Andersons Albion Ethanol LLC
     
Income Earned From Companys Equity Method Investments By Entity [Abstract]      
Percentage of company ownership interest (percentage) 50.00%    
Income earned from Company's equity method investees (497) 5,285 3,916
The Andersons Clymers Ethanol LLC
     
Income Earned From Companys Equity Method Investments By Entity [Abstract]      
Percentage of company ownership interest (percentage) 38.00%    
Income earned from Company's equity method investees (3,828) 4,341 5,318
The Andersons Marathon Ethanol LLC
     
Income Earned From Companys Equity Method Investments By Entity [Abstract]      
Percentage of company ownership interest (percentage) 50.00%    
Income earned from Company's equity method investees (8,273) 8,089 1,117
Lansing Trade Group, LLC
     
Income Earned From Companys Equity Method Investments By Entity [Abstract]      
Percentage of company ownership interest (percentage) 51.00% [1]    
Income earned from Company's equity method investees 28,559 23,558 15,133
Other
     
Income Earned From Companys Equity Method Investments By Entity [Abstract]      
Income earned from Company's equity method investees $ 526 $ 177 $ 523
Minimum | Other
     
Income Earned From Companys Equity Method Investments By Entity [Abstract]      
Percentage of company ownership interest (percentage) 7.00%    
Maximum | Other
     
Income Earned From Companys Equity Method Investments By Entity [Abstract]      
Percentage of company ownership interest (percentage) 33.00%    
[1] This does not consider restricted management units which once vested will reduce the ownership percentage by approximately 2%.