Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 46,124	$ 20,032	$ 59,386	$ (31,078)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrecognized actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost	(234)	15	(337)	(101)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,469	3,249	2,693	(3,390)
Cash flow hedge activity	(1,858)	(1,860)	7,883	(15,523)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(623)	1,404	10,239	(19,014)
Comprehensive income (loss)	45,501	21,436	69,625	(50,092)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests	2,625	(10,407)	780	(23,856)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to The Andersons, Inc.	$ 42,876	$ 31,843	$ 68,845	$ (26,236)