Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 13,262	$ (51,111)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrecognized actuarial loss and prior service cost	(103)	(116)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,224	(6,639)
Cash flow hedge activity	9,741	(13,663)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	10,862	(20,418)
Comprehensive income (loss)	24,124	(71,529)
Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(1,845)	(13,449)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to The Andersons, Inc.	$ 25,969	$ (58,080)