2026 Black Summit by Julie Murnin

Howdy Folks

WOW Time flies! It’s hard to believe that it’s time for another bull sale. Every year I struggle with what to say in this invitation. It’s hard to put into words what this industry and the people involved in it mean to us. The supply chain that we’re all apart of might be the most important industry there is to the human race. If we can’t feed our people, what would this world look like? Knowing a Chain is only as strong as the weakest link, we believe and work every day to be the strongest link in the chain. Every day we consciously think about how we can make the best seedstock available for our customers. We begin with using RightMate and RightBull to eliminate any hidden pitfalls. Breeding decision are made to create Sound, Functional Cattle with good feet, udders and the ability to perform. Then the bulls are developed the absolute best way we know how for longevity. After that, we have their Genotypes analyzed and a RightChoice score & Badge assigned for your convenience and decision making. We take our job in the Beef Supply Chain very serious. It’s our belief that we have to concern ourselves with everyone’s livelihoods and how our product effects them down chain.

As an added bonus this year we’ve added some females. We will be selling 5 really nice Registered females right out of our Replacements. We will also have 50 commercial replacements from long time customers Kent and Shelli Haun of Riverton, WY. Kent has boughten bulls off the front of our sale for years and all these heifers are sired by BSUM bulls.

We are very proud of the offering this year. Like we say, Uniformity in large numbers is what we strive for. Whether you need 1 or 20 bulls you can find them here that all look alike. I hope everyone feels welcome to come be with us on March 20th. It’s the best day of the year for us, not because of the sale, but because we get to hangout and visit with our friends and neighbors for a bit.

Hopefully you can join us.

Blessings,

The LaFollettes

The Grandkids

Quin and Tracy LaFollette

ANNUAL

Bull Sale

LOCATION

Black Summit Cattle Sale Facility, 1476 US Hwy 14A, Powell, WY 82435

Located 15 miles NE of Cody, WY and 1 mile SW of Ralston, WY.

SALE DAY PHONES

Quin LaFollette

Gavin LaFollette

Marty Ropp

Corey Wilkins

Jared Murnin

AUCTIONEER

Kyle Shobe

406.366.0472

SALE STAFF

Curt Cox, Wyoming Livestock Roundup

Alan Sears, Western Ag Reporter

Devin Murnin, Western Livestock Journal

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Cattle may be viewed any time prior to sale day. Thursday, March 19, 2026

307.899.3553

307.899.1764

406.581.7835

256.590.2487

406.321.1542

308.630.4604

970.396.7521

406.696.1502

1:00 PM Bulls penned and ready to view Friday, March 20, 2026

8:00 AM Sale cattle on display

11:00 AM New York Strip Steak Lunch

1:00 PM Black Summit Annual Bull Sale

SALE ACCOMMODATIONS

Holiday Inn, Cody, WY

Hampton Inn, Cody, WY

Comfort Inn, Cody, WY

307.587.5555

307.587.4505

307.587.5556

LIVESTOCK INSURANCE Livestock mortality and loss of use insurance will be available sale day through Devin Murnin 406-696-1502.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

We have done our best to represent the sale offering as they are, however our Customer Satisfaction Guarantee protects you against getting cattle that are not what you thought they were. If you have a problem with an animal, it’s our problem. We are the only ones who can fix it, so please contact us and give us a chance to help.

Black Summit Cattle Sale Facility || 1476 Hwy 14A, Powell, WY 82435 FRIDAY 1:00 PM

TERMS & CONDITIONS

MARCH 20

We will sell full possession and full semen interest in all Bulls unless otherwise noted in the sale book. Black Summit will reserve the right to collect semen, for in program use only, at the buyer’s convenience and seller’s expense. Terms of the sale are cash and all cattle become property of the buyer at the time of sale. All animals will be sold in accordance with the Suggested Sale Terms and Conditions of the American Simmental Association unless other terms are stated in this catalog. All announcements made sale day take precedence over printed material in this catalog or other printed material associated with this sale. All cattle will be registered with the American Simmental Association and those papers will be transferred after the sale. Please note all EPDs will change between the time this catalog is printed and the day of the sale. All EPDs in the catalog will be current as of the day they are printed. Owners, their agents or any of the sale staff will not be held responsible for any personal injury, loss or accident while attending this sale.

BREEDING GUARANTEE

All bulls selling in the sale have passed a Complete Breeding Soundness Exam. However, all bulls should still be rechecked as close to turnout as possible. All bulls are guaranteed for fertility and genetic soundness for their first breeding season. If the bull is proven to be a non-breeder for fertility or a genetically caused soundness condition, we will replace the bull with a satisfactory replacement or issue credit of the purchase price minus the salvage value to be used in future sales. This guarantee does not cover injury, infectious disease, mismanagement, neglect and/or death. We ask that you contact us immediately before culling or disposing of the bull should anything occur. A signed veterinary statement and/or BSE form will be required. Bulls are not guaranteed to freeze semen unless an agreement is reached prior to the sale.

TRUCKING / FEEDING OPTIONS

• Option 1 - $100 off bulls hauled home the weekend of the sale.

• Option 2 - Bulls delivered to Wyoming and surrounding states for free. We will begin coordinating free delivery the week after the sale.

• Option 3 - Bulls may be kept free of charge past their scheduled delivery date at buyer’s request. They may be picked up at the buyer’s convenience on or before April 1. Bulls kept past April 1 will be charged $3 per head per day.

• Option 4 - We will work with buyers of bulls that do not qualify for free delivery. We will help as much as possible to get these bulls delivered as inexpensive as we can.

VOLUME BUYER DISCOUNTS

• Purchase 5 bulls – 5% discount

• Purchase 10 bulls – 10% discount

• Purchase 20 bulls – 20% discount

Volume buyer discount is available on ONLY bulls purchased through the ring on sale day at gavel price. Private treaty bulls are not eligible.

SALE MANAGER

www.alliedgeneticresources.com

CREATE AN ACCOUNT

Click “create account” at the top of the page on bid.superiorlivestock.com. Fill out the required information to bid online. Agree to the terms of service and finish with the “register” button.

REGISTER FOR A BUYER NUMBER

From the home page or the “all auctions” page, choose the sale you’re interested in. Once selected, click the “request a buyer number” button. Verify your email address with the email verification link. To verify your mobile number, click “send token”. Follow the steps to authorize your mobile device and click “submit”.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE Docility

BID SUCCESSFULLY

You will only have to complete the two-step verification process one time. After that, you will be able to immediately request a buyer number on any auction without verification. If you’re a winning bidder, your lots will appear in your cart on the bottom of your screen. You will be contacted by the ranch or sale manager for your payment and shipping plans.

From the Sale Manager

Welcome to the 2026 Black Summit Cattle annual bull sale. This offering is their best and deepest set of bulls offered to date. The LaFollette’s have invested decades of breeding to produce this excellent set of bulls for your selection. When you come to Black Summit Cattle Co you can expect to find cattle that work in our western environment. They put extensive selection pressure on structure, udder quality, and fertility and they want these traits in a package that is phenotypically correct. When you view this set of bulls you will see that they represent what you come to expect from Simmental and SimAngus genetics like muscle and performance, but what makes this program excel is that these bulls are in a very eye appealing and correct package. These bulls will produce calves that add pounds, and their daughters will make top of the line replacement females. Not to mention they will do all of this along with producing cattle that have the eye appeal to catch the attention of the most discriminating buyer. With all the great data and tools that we have today we can’t forget about cattle that have the ideal look, and this set of bulls has it. However, these bulls are not just phenotypic standouts they have checked all the boxes for all the data that Black Summit collects to continue genetic improvement. They have all the DNA done and have RightChoice information available. If you are unfamiliar with RightChoice please see the explanation in this catalog. Plus the bulls have been PAP tested and ready to work in elevation. All of the work has been done and they are ready to go to work for you.

We are experiencing some of the best times in the history of the cattle business. 2025 set new price records and it appears that we will see new records in 2026. Our nation’s cow herd is at the lowest inventory since records have been kept. There is tremendous opportunity for producers who are able and willing to take advantage of these high prices. However, it is critical that when we rebuild this nation’s cow herd that we do it with the right kind of cattle. As we make females for the future, we must not loose sight that the consumer wants to purchase and eat high quality beef. We also need to keep in mind that with higher priced females we need to purchase and produce cows that will be productive for a long time. The quality of cattle in the Black Summit program will get you there.

If you have any questions about the offering or need assistance sale day please reach out to any of us on the Allied team.

Sincerely, Marty Ropp, Corey Wilkins and Jared Murnin

Improved Buying Conﬁdence with

Greater Genomic ASSURANCE

Access to more and better information has always been key to making wise decisions. The evolution and improvement of genetic evaluation tools too has given us an ever-clearer picture of the true genetic makeup of cattle and thus a better view of the value proposition. RightMate, powered by Top Genomics LLC is taking the evaluation of genetics and genomics one giant step further. By combining speci c genomic information with the long-proven value of EPDs, this new advancement in technology improves our depth and precision when evaluating the actual ability to transmit value and pro t.

The 3 Accreditation Logos below are designed to simplify bull selection and improve buyer con dence by more accurately describing the genetics o ered and by reducing risk. What this means to you as a customer is a much greater assurance that you are getting both what you want and need from the genetics you purchase. What it means to your seedstock provider is access to RightMate technology that simply sets them apart from the rest of the industry.

ACCREDITED GENOMIC PLUS – For the majority of producers who simply need consistent and balanced genetic improvement, without genomic setbacks, G+ Accredited bulls should be on your list for premium purchase. These sires will absolutely move you forward for both cost reduction and income producing traits and substantially reduce risk when compared to all other evaluation programs. It’s simple, the right genes are in these bulls to help secure a pro table future and the they have great EPDs to match!

ACCREDITED TERMINAL MATE – Just like an ATM machine makes it simpler to access your cash, the ATM Logo highlights bulls accredited to generate extra cash income as soon as your next calf crop! These bulls are meant speci cally to use only on mature cows and for the purpose of adding performance, pay weight and end product value to market.

ACCREDITED CALVING EASE – Simply nd bulls with the ACE logo for third party Accredited, secure Calving Ease bulls. Though we have had tools in the past to assist in choosing heifer bulls, we’ve never had one nearly this e ective. The reduced risk that comes with this

genomic certi cation will simply make your decisions easier and your heifer calving season more successful. Purchase special purpose ACE bulls with con dence. They will deliver consistent and predictable calving ease.

BSUM 560N

BSUM 538N

WE’D LOVE

to serve you

The LaFollette family takes being your seedstock supplier very serious. There is nothing that impacts profitability longer than the decision on which bulls to buy. Your genetic supplier should be a professional cattleman that uses all technology available to identify the genetic value of each individual animal and the long-term impact that bull will make in your cow herd. At Black Summit we think it is our responsibility to bring this information to you. We are diligent about staying up to date and knowledgeable on the freshest developments and Genetics in the cattle business. Let us serve you in your genetic decisions with the most information available!

BSUM 5126N Sells as Lot 14.

5240N Sells as Lot 15.

RFS CREDENTIALS L49 Sire of Lots 14-49.

BSUM 559N

BSUM 515N

BSUM 5119N

BSUM 5225N

BSUM 5140N

BSUM 5229N

5220N

CREDENTIALS SONS

BSUM 558N

BSUM 5116N

BSUM 5122N

BSUM 5114N

CREDENTIALS SONS

BSUM 539N

BSUM 5154N

BSUM 5103N Sells as Lot 50.

BSUM 5153N

HOMELAND SONS

BSUM 5143N

54 BSUM 546N

573N

5211N

FAST TRACK SONS

BSUM 5142N Sells as Lot 72.

BSUM 536N Sells as Lot 73.

BSUM COUNTRY BOY 038H Grandsire of Lots 72-85.

5193N

5193N Sells as Lot 74.

BSUM 535N

OPEN COUNTRY SONS

BSUM 5164N

77 BSUM 5162N

BSUM 5180N

THEY HATE US

• Multiple Generations of Genomic Testing

• RightChoice Genomic Information

• No Creep Feeding

• Large Pasture, High Dessert Country

• Decades of Selection using a stockman’s eye and EPD Profiles

Our bulls are developed with longevity in mind.

• SimAngus Bulls developed with longevity in mind.

• First Breeding Season Guarantee

• Stop and look at the bulls before the sale and get $100 sale credit

• All bulls PAP and BVD Tested

5121N Sells as Lot 86.

5136N

BSUM 542N

BSUM 5228N

5152N

BSUM 5105N Sells as Lot 96.

BSUM 5151N

581N

BSUM 579N Sells as Lot 105.

BSUM 564N Sells as Lot 106.

BSUM 564N

BSUM 5130N

OPEN HEIFERS

BSUM 527N

BSUM 5195N

50 Commercial Heifers

The commercial heifers are all sired by Black Summit bulls and are out of commerical Angus cows from long-time customer Kent and Shelli Haun from Riverton, WY. Kent has always appreciated cattle with great phenotype. He has raised and sold many champion show heifers and steers all across the country. We know some of these heifers can be bred a bunch of different ways so we are offering them in 10 lots of 5 head with the high bidder on each lot having the option take 1 choice heifer then we’ll sell the other 4, or take all 5 at the gavel price. If the winning bid takes all 5, they have the option to take as many full pens as they need, and up to all the heifers remaining.