A major problem with conservation tillage is:
A) the soil becomes compact.
B) soil erosion increases.
C) it increases insect populations.
D) it requires greater use of herbicides to control weeds.
E) the soil contains less organic matter.

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Conservation tillage often leads to a greater reliance on herbicides to control weeds because the reduced soil disturbance means that weeds are less likely to be mechanically disrupted and therefore may require chemical methods for control.

A Major Problem with Conservation Tillage Is