The Andersons, Inc. is a diversified company that operates in agriculture business. The Company conducts business across North America in the commodity trading, ethanol, plant nutrient and rail sectors. The Company operates through four segments: Trade Group, Plant Nutrient Group, Ethanol Group and Rail Group. Its Trade Group specializes in the movement and merchandising of physical commodities, such as whole grains and feed ingredients, while providing marketing and risk management services to customers. Its Plant Nutrient Group formulates, stores and distributes plant nutrients, specialty and industrial inputs, as well as corncob-based products. Its Ethanol Group operates five United States ethanol plants and provides risk management, ethanol and distiller dried grains marketing. Its Rail Group leases, repairs and sells various types of railcars, locomotives and barges.