Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman traveled to Europe in October of 2008, and made history. He and Dr. Sally McKenzie of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln testified before the European Union Parliament on how genetically enhanced crops and livestock have worked to the benefit of consumers and the economy of Nebraska. This was the first time a sitting U.S. Governor has testified to the EU parliament. Also along for the trip were leaders in agricultural finance, grain, livestock and general farm organizations. The Rural Radio Network's Ken Rahjes was the ONLY member of the media to go along and report on the mission.