Compost & Drainage

Hi List

       How much does compost alter the ph of soil?  My new garden is 1200 square feet and has a high clay content.  Earlier this year I added 9 yards of screened topsoil and tilled it.  I also plan on getting 4 yards of compost in the next week (50% cow manure/50% yard waste) to add to my garden.  Do you think that is enough?  I'm currently in the process of having my soil ph tested, but I wondered how much the compost would lower the ph, if any?  How much limestone would I need to use to counteract that?
       Also,  I am having some severe drainage problems with my new garden.  We got some rain about 3 days ago and I still have some standing water out there.  I want to improve the drainage for next season.  What can I do?

Thanks,
Steve Green
Chesterfield, MO
(First year PB- 94lbs)
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