Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 14,136	$ 2,215	$ 73,522	$ (28,864)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrecognized actuarial loss and prior service cost	(102)	(119)	(439)	(220)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3,004)	2,351	(311)	(1,039)
Cash flow hedge activity	1,537	1,783	9,420	(13,740)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,569)	4,015	8,670	(14,999)
Comprehensive income (loss)	12,567	6,230	82,192	(43,863)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(1,602)	3,273	(822)	(20,583)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to The Andersons, Inc.	$ 14,169	$ 2,957	$ 83,014	$ (23,280)