If you owned a dairy farm with poorly drained clay soils in a humid temperate region which of the following would be most satisfactory from the standpoint of soil aeration and temperature?
A)no-till system
B)conventional moldboard plow system
C)ridge-till system
D)heavy organic residues
E)heavy chemical fertilization

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A ridge-till system involves leaving crop residues on raised ridges between furrows, which can improve soil aeration and temperature in poorly drained soils. This system also reduces erosion and can conserve moisture. No-till and heavy organic residues may further exacerbate drainage issues, while conventional moldboard plow system and heavy chemical fertilization have negative environmental impacts.

If You Owned a Dairy Farm with Poorly Drained Clay