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The Andersons, Inc. announces the following Webcast:

  What:     The Andersons, Inc. 2004 First Quarter Conference Call

  When:     Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. ET

  Where:    http://www.andersonsinc.com/ or
            http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz405410570gf12.html

  How:      Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
            address above.

  Contact:  Gary Smith, VP Finance & Treasurer, 419-891-6417,
            gary_smith@andersonsinc.com

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the Web site www.andersonsinc.com . To access the replay, click on financial information.

About The Andersons, Inc.

The Andersons, Inc., is a regional grain merchandiser with diversified businesses in agriculture, plant nutrient formulation and distribution, turf product production, railcar marketing and general merchandise retailing that generate revenues of approximately $1.1 billion per year. Founded in 1947, the company maintains grain and production facilities throughout the Midwest and six retail locations in northern and central Ohio. The Andersons' corporate headquarters is located in Maumee, Ohio. Additional information is available online at www.andersonsinc.com .

(Minimum Requirements to listen to broadcast: The Windows Media Player software, downloadable free from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/EN/default.asp and at least a 28.8Kbps connection to the Internet. If you experience problems listening to the broadcast, send an email to webcastsupport@tfprn.com .)

SOURCE: The Andersons, Inc.