29-year-old Michael Biadasz and 16 cattle died after toxic gases built up in a manure tank due to rare weather conditions. The deadly “dome of air” turned a routine task into a fatal incident.
The Biadasz family honored Michael by lining tractors along the farm road. Now, the tragedy is sparking calls for tougher safety regulations and better ventilation standards in agriculture.
Farming is vital — but it shouldn’t be deadly.