Exhibit 23.5

July 17, 2001

Cenex Harvest States Cooperatives
5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55077

        RE: FORM S-2 REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR 8% PREFERRED STOCK

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We hereby consent to the reference to our firm appearing under the heading
"Legal Matters" contained in the Form S-2 Registration Statement of Cenex
Harvest States Cooperatives as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, and in any amendments thereto.


                                                   BRIGGS AND MORGAN,
                                                   Professional Association


                                                   /s/ BRIGGS AND MORGAN