Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 166,979	$ 135,866	$ (14,215)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrecognized actuarial gain and prior service cost	4,243	607	(856)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(13,834)	(108)	4,674
Cash flow hedge activity	28,881	12,771	(8,663)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	19,290	13,270	(4,845)
Comprehensive income (loss)	186,269	149,136	(19,060)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests	35,899	31,880	(21,925)
Comprehensive income attributable to The Andersons, Inc.	$ 150,370	$ 117,256	$ 2,865