Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 135,866	$ (14,215)	$ 15,060
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrecognized actuarial gain and prior service cost	607	(856)	(4,142)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(108)	4,674	12,615
Cash flow hedge activity	12,771	(8,663)	(9,317)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	13,270	(4,845)	(844)
Comprehensive income (loss)	149,136	(19,060)	14,216
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests	31,880	(21,925)	(3,247)
Comprehensive income attributable to The Andersons, Inc.	$ 117,256	$ 2,865	$ 17,463