Question

The plow quickly broke up the hardened earth, however, a late frost prevented the farmers from sowing for another week.

Which is the best way to punctuate the sentence?

A The plow quickly broke up the hardened earth; however, a late frost prevented the farmers from sowing for another week.
B The plow quickly broke up the hardened earth; however a late frost prevented the farmers from sowing for another week.
C The plow quickly broke up the hardened earth, however a late frost prevented the farmers from sowing for another week.
D Leave as is.