Sweet Clover: Utilization

"Sweet Clover: Utilization" by H. S. Coe is a guide, published as Farmers' Bulletin 820 by the United States Department of Agriculture, that explores the many uses of sweet clover in agriculture. The book highlights sweet clover's value as a nutritious food source for farm animals and as a way to improve soil quality. It lays out how sweet clover can be used for grazing, hay, and other feed, pointing out that animals eating sweet clover are less likely to have bloat. It also stresses how sweet clover strengthens soil and makes it more fertile because of its deep roots that capture nitrogen. The book uses research and examples to demonstrate how using sweet clover can help farmers raise healthier livestock and become more profitable.